More than 900 people intercepted crossing Channel in busiest day of 2022

UK and French authorities intercepted 23 small boats on Tuesday carrying total 943 people including children and a baby

More than 900 people were intercepted in small boats crossing the Channel on Tuesday in what is thought to be the largest number of migrants attempting to reach the UK in a single day so far this year.

The UK authorities intercepted 405 people in 12 boats, while the French stopped another 538 people in 11 boats. Among those to arrive were several children, including a baby, who were brought to shore by an RNLI lifeboat at Dungeness in Kent.