A migrant was stabbed on a small boat while attempting to cross the English Channel, amid a record influx of 450 migrants arriving in the UK on small boats in a single day. The incident, which occurred just before lunchtime, involved a Border Force vessel and two lifeboats responding to the scene. It was one of eight boats that arrived on the Kent coast. The injured migrant was taken to the hospital following the suspected stabbing. The event coincides with a significant increase in migrant crossings, with 514 migrants believed to have crossed the Channel on Wednesday, marking the highest number in one day so far this year. The cumulative number of arrivals by small boats in 2024 now stands at a provisional total of 4,043, which is 10% higher than the same point in 2023.
More than 500 migrants are believed to have crossed channel on Weds - highest number in a day so far this Cumulative number of arrivals by small boats in 2024 now stands at a provisional total of 4,043, 10% higher than same point in ‘23 which saw 3,683 https://t.co/J8g3GPsA2b
More than 500 migrants are believed to have crossed the English Channel on Wednesday, the highest number in one day so far this year.
BREAKING: More than 500 migrants are believed to have crossed the English Channel on Wednesday, the highest number in one day so far this year https://t.co/KY23LWmvzq 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/o1S6dLaE3M
🚨 NEW: 514 migrants crossed the Channel yesterday - the highest number this year The total for the year now exceeds 4,000, 10% more than last year, despite Sunak's "stop the boats" pledge
Migrant stabbed on French beach before crossing Channel in small boat https://t.co/goOmgwpwpQ
🔴 Migrant stabbed on small boat crossing Channel https://t.co/XY5mK5uWfz
Migrant stabbed on small boat crossing Channel https://t.co/3AfS3giMBt
‘So, it looks like at least one of the people we’ve imported into Britain today is probably prepared to kill somebody… Brilliant.’ @PatrickChristys discusses the news that a migrant was stabbed while on a boat crossing the Channel. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 https://t.co/Rena0e3XJD
Migrant in hospital after suspected stabbing in small boat crossing Channel, reports say https://t.co/leseUWoIj8
Migrant in hospital after suspected stabbing during Channel crossing https://t.co/6SMKsj2d3X
🚨Breaking News🚨 A migrant has been stabbed crossing the Channel. Just before lunchtime a Border force vessel & two lifeboats went to the scene. It was one of 8 boats that arrived on the Kent coast, bringing 450 people. https://t.co/16eknom1Aj
🚨 BREAKING: A record 450 migrants have arrived in the UK on small boats today. A reminder, ONLY Reform UK will stop the boats 👇 https://t.co/kc0tS0z4iR
Migrant STABBED on small boat while attempting to cross English Channel https://t.co/nMJNaRx8JS
🚨 BREAKING: A migrant has been stabbed and injured on a small boat in the English Channel 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🖥️ GB News on YouTube: https://t.co/KHMl3BS8eC https://t.co/NZlomPkm6Y
🚨 BREAKING: A record 450 migrants have arrived in the UK on small boats today. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/j3ApYqRNmW