Channel migrants: Children rescued from boats
Ninety migrants including children have been rescued from the English Channel, a record figure for a single day.
Fifteen of the 90"claimed to be minors", the Home Office said as it confirmed those rescued included nationals of Syria, Yemen and Mali.The rescued children, subject to age assessment, will be transferred into the care of social services.An ambulance was on hand to assess the health of those who crossed the Channel
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