Fears raised over ‘detention’ of migrant children arriving in Dover

Fears have been raised that unaccompanied child migrants arriving in Dover will be ‘detained’ at a controversial facility after Kent County Council said it cannot take in any more (Gareth FullerPA)

Fears have been raised that unaccompanied child migrants arriving at the UK port town of Dover will be “detained” at a controversial facility after Kent County Council announced it cannot take in any more.

Large numbers of migrant children travelling to the UK onboard small boats has led to a repeat of the “unthinkable” situation where the council says its resources are “significantly overwhelmed”.