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Migrants Found In Lorry At Newhaven Ferry Port

Photos (C) Eddie Mitchell

Emergency services attended Newhaven Port today after migrants were found in the back of a lorry.

Multiple police vehicles and ambulances attended the scene, along with Border Force and the coastguard.

The number of people discovered in the lorry is not yet known. Some were taken to hospital but it's understood no fatalities have been reported so far.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said:

"We are supporting Border Force, who are the lead agency, and other emergency services after a number of people were found on a lorry on a boat in Newhaven Port.

"A man has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry to the UK, and a second man has been arrested for illegally entering the UK. 

"The ambulance service has taken six people to hospital for treatment."

More to follow.

 

 

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