Migrant Channel crossings top 20,000 for the year so far
Some 300 people made the journey in five boats on Tuesday, according to Government figures.
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Four people detained in France after six died when migrant boat sank in Channel
Proceedings were opened against the suspects after the vessel got into difficulty and sank off Sangatte on August 12, according to judicial sources.
Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths
Campaigners described the incident as an ‘appalling and preventable tragedy’ while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs facilitating the boats.
Channel crossings down 17% in first quarter of the year
They have said that “stopping the boats” across the Channel is a crucial priority, but campaigners have condemned much of their response.