1,739 migrants crossed Channel in first week of October

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 23:00 · Archive

1,739 migrants reached British shores between 1 and 7 October, with 609 arriving in a single day.

Between 1 and 7 October, 1,739 migrants crossed the English Channel to reach British shores. The largest influx occurred on Monday, when 609 people arrived in eight small boats, each carrying an average of 76 migrants. The rate equated to one migrant crossing every six minutes throughout the week. Daily figures for the period were: 609 on Monday, 418 on Tuesday, 338 on Wednesday, with five vessels arriving on each of the latter two days.

The figures come from provisional UK and French operational data published on the Government's website and are subject to change. The Government notes that final statistics undergo more thorough quality assurance and are published quarterly. A 'small boat' is defined as vessels used by individuals crossing the Channel without a visa or permission to enter, commonly rigid-hulled inflatable boats, dinghies and kayaks.

This year's total of small boat crossings has reached 20,935. The figures coincide with reports of tensions in Gosport, where around 350 people gathered at 2am on Monday after migrants were brought ashore by coastguard and border security staff.

How it is being reported

• 609 migrants land in UK in just 24 hours — full list of seven day small boat arrivalsData has revealed how many migrants have landed on Britain's shores, and in how many vessels.Daily Express · 8 Oct, 22:46
• One migrant crosses Channel every SIX MINUTES during first week of October as Andy Burnham faces small boat surgeOne migrant has crossed the Channel every six minutes during the first week of October as Andy Burnham faces a surge of small boat crossings. A staggering 1,739 people made the 21-mile journey to reach British borders between October 1 to October 7. The shocking rate means six small boat migrants crossed the English Channel every hour throughout the week. Monday witnessed the largest influx of illegals entering the UK as 609 people crossed in eight vessels. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say An average of 76 migrants were packed onto each inflatable dinghy, bringing this year's total of…GB News · 8 Oct, 17:04

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