Migrant dies in English Channel crossing attempt

Man confirmed dead after crossing Channel in small boat

Death is second reported in two days, as data shows record number of people have crossed Channel so far this yearPolice are investigating after a person died while travelling to the UK on a cross-Channel dinghy on Friday after a “medical emergency”.It was the second death reported in the Channel in two days, although the body found earlier on Thursday has not yet been formally identified, so it is not known whether they were also making a crossi…

Migrant dies in English Channel crossing attempt

Police say they are trying to establish the identity of a man who died crossing the English Channel.

Migrant dies trying to cross Channel in small boat

The death comes after 705 people arrived in the UK by small boat on Tuesday - a record number for this year.

Man dies after medical emergency on small boat in Channel

Officers have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances leading to the man's death