A 23-year-old Sudanese national has been arrested in Hayes, west London, following a devastating incident in which five migrants, including a seven-year-old girl, lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel. The National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed the arrest and stated that the individual is currently being interviewed by law enforcement officers.
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The man has been apprehended on suspicion of assisting illegal immigration and entering the UK unlawfully. This development follows the arrest of two other individuals from South Sudan and Sudan in connection with the tragedy. However, uncertainties surrounding their ages, with the pair claiming to be 15 and 16 years old, have resulted in delays in court proceedings. Initial age assessments conducted by immigration officials and a social worker indicated that the individuals were in their early 20s. Further detailed assessments have been ordered by Folkestone Youth Court to determine their actual ages.
