(BBC) More than 400 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats — a record for a single day.
Border Force has intercepted 416 people, including young children, on board 28 boats, the Home Office has confirmed.
Some of the migrants were carrying children too young to walk.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier on Wednesday said the UK had become “a target and a magnet for those who would exploit vulnerable people in this way.”
A further 53 people were rescued by French authorities after getting into difficulties before reaching British waters.
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