More than 140 migrants intercepted in English Channel

Sky News on Saturday reported that a record number of migrants crossed the English Channel yesterday.

It is thought more than 140 people were brought ashore to Dover.

On Saturday, at least five boats and around another 70 migrants have been intercepted, the first at 4.30am. The incidents are ongoing.

In February 102 migrants, including seven children, were intercepted in the English Channel – the highest daily total at the time.

Border officials and coastguards in Britain and France have intercepted numerous attempted crossings in recent months as migrants have repeatedly tried to travel from destinations in Asia and Africa to Britain.

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