Arrest Made After Fatal Channel Crossing Incident

A man has been arrested in Kent following a tragic incident involving a Channel crossing that resulted in the death of a woman in France, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA).

The NCA reported that French authorities were alerted to a distressed boat in the early hours of Sunday. The woman aboard was airlifted to a nearby hospital, but sadly, she later passed away. In connection with the incident, a 29-year-old man was arrested in Manston, Kent, on Monday. He was questioned on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration before being released on bail pending further investigation.

Despite the tragedy, the boat continued its journey to the UK, eventually arriving in Dover with approximately 40 people aboard, the NCA confirmed. The agency is now working closely with French authorities to understand the full circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

The NCA has stated that the investigation remains ongoing, with a focus on gathering further details on how the situation unfolded and the role of those involved in the illegal crossing. Authorities continue to investigate the tragic event and the network behind such dangerous Channel crossings. Read More