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Migrants rescued from English Channel on Christmas Day night

Amy Nickalls
anickalls@thekmgroup.co.uk
10:50, 26 December 2018  | Updated: 10:53, 26 December 2018

Three migrants were picked up in a tugboat in the English Channel last night.

The boat was found 16.5km from the French Coast last night.

After entering English waters, Border Force rescued them.

More than 40 migrants were picked up near the coast on Christmas Day
More than 40 migrants were picked up near the coast on Christmas Day

Yesterday, 40 migrants were picked up throughout the day.

The Home Office said efforts to tackle people smugglers is being stepped up.

Dover Human Interest Kent Amy Nickalls

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