Kent Police Probe After Border Force Staff Attacked with Sharpened Tent Pegs
Violence Erupts at Migrant Holding Camp
Kent Police have launched an investigation after several Border Force officers were attacked by migrants wielding sharpened tent pegs. The shocking incidents unfolded late Thursday into the early hours of Friday at a temporary holding area where hundreds of migrants — including men, women, and babies — were being processed.
Record Numbers Overwhelm Border Force
The chaos comes amid record arrivals, with around 500 people brought ashore recently by the Borders Vessel Hurricane. Authorities also recovered five more ribs of migrant boats, adding to the mounting pressure on border services. Staff are struggling to keep up as overcrowding spirals out of control.
Staff Gear Up for Safety Amid Chaos
Following the attacks, all security personnel have been issued stab-proof vests. The head of Custody and Care, responsible for processing migrants, was spotted visiting the overwhelmed site. Sources describe conditions as ‘total chaos’ as exhausted staff battle relentless daily arrivals.
More Arrivals on Standby
Footage shows boats being towed into Dover Harbour and migrants unloaded from the Hurricane vessel. Meanwhile, ten coaches stand ready to shuttle new arrivals from the scene. Kent Police have been approached for further comment on the unfolding situation.
