On Tuesday, children were among the individuals brought ashore in Kent after making the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats. As Border Force vessels arrived into Dover, staff could be seen supporting young children, wrapping them in blankets to shield them from the cold.
The recent arrivals add to the growing numbers of migrants who have crossed the Channel this year. According to Home Office data, 4,306 people have made the journey so far in 2024, excluding Tuesday’s arrivals. This marks a significant increase from the 3,770 recorded during the same period last year.
