At least 20 migrants trying to cross the English Channel in boats have been intercepted by UK and French patrol vessels in the early hours of Tuesday, APA reports citing Sputnik.
A UK Home Office spokesperson was quoted as saying by the broadcaster that "anyone crossing the Channel in a small boat is taking a huge risk with their life and the lives of their children."
According to media reports, there has been a significant increase in the number of migrants attempting to cross from France to the United Kingdom in boats.