Fourth person arrested after five migrants die in Channel boat crossing tragedy

A 19-year-old man from Sudan initially arrested on Tuesday has since been released without charge and is now being dealt with by immigration authorities, the NCA added.

Some 29,437 people made the journey across the English Channel in 2023 (PA)

A fourth person has been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after five migrants including a child died trying to cross the English Channel.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) said an 18-year-old from Sudan was arrested on Wednesday evening at Manston migrant processing centre, in Kent, and is now being questioned in custody.