Man arrested after four deaths in Channel migrant crossing attempt
A 27-year-old Sudanese man has been arrested on suspicion of endangering life following the deaths of four migrants attempting to cross the English Channel by boat.The incident occurred near Saint Etienne au Mont, close to Calais, where two men and two women died while trying to board a water taxi.According to the National Crime Agency (NCA), 38 people were returned to France, while 74 successfully reached the UK.The suspect was detained at the Manston processing centre in Kent, which handles arrivals by small boats, and remains in police custody.French prosecutors are investigating the circumstances surrounding the launch of the boat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 18:36 LONDON
Sudanese man arrested on suspicion of endangering life after four drown in English Channel crossing attempt
A tragic incident has unfolded as a 27-year-old Sudanese man was arrested on suspicion of endangering life following the deaths of four individuals attempting to cross the English Channel. This incident occurred during an ill-fated journey where two men and two women lost their lives trying to board a small boat off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais, on Thursday. The arrest was made by the National Crime Agency (NCA), which confirmed that the suspect is currently in police custody. The NCA reported that 38 individuals were returned to French shores, while 74 others successfully arrived in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 16:38 LONDON
NCA arrests Sudanese suspect after four migrant deaths in Channel crossing
The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested a 27-year-old Sudanese national this morning on suspicion of endangering life during an illegal sea crossing. The arrest follows the deaths of four migrants, two men and two women, who died attempting to board a water taxi used by smugglers in the English Channel. The incident occurred off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Boulogne-sur-Mer close to Calais. Thirty-eight migrants were returned to France, while 74 continued to the UK. The suspect was apprehended at Manston processing centre, Kent, under powers granted by the Border, Security, Asylum and Immigration Act. NCA... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 14:51 LONDON
Four migrants die while crossing the Channel, raising total deaths in the area to six this year
Four individuals tragically lost their lives on Thursday while attempting to cross the Channel from northern France to England. This incident raises the total number of migrant deaths in the area this year to six. It highlights the perilous conditions migrants face as they embark on such risky journeys, often using overcrowded and fragile boats to reach the UK. The deaths occurred off the coast of France, where many migrants have sought to start anew in Britain. France has long been a focal point for those attempting this dangerous crossing, risking their lives in search of better opportunities. This incident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 16:14 LONDON
UK Reports Weekly Small Boat Migrant Crossings Amid French Border Interventions
Over the past week, numerous migrants attempted to cross the English Channel to reach the UK via small boats, according to newly published government data. Although the exact weekly numbers were not disclosed here, such crossings have been a persistent challenge since 2018. These dangerous journeys put migrants at significant risk in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. French authorities have continued efforts to intercept and deter migrants from leaving France by sea. This includes preventing attempts at departure, returning individuals to French territory, and confiscating boats and other maritime gear. These measures aim to reduce the flow of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Apr 2026 13:54 LONDON
