Man who steered small Channel boat sentenced to detention after four died

Ibrahima Bah, who was also being smuggled to UK, was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter and facilitating illegal entry

A man who steered a small boat across the Channel on a crossing during which at least four fellow passengers drowned has been sentenced to be detained for more than nine years.

Ibrahima Bah was found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter and facilitating illegal entry to the UK on Monday, after a trial at Canterbury crown court.