One Charged in Connection with Migrants Found in Lorry at Newhaven Port

Six individuals were hospitalized after being discovered in a vehicle at the East Sussex ferry port, sparking a major emergency response.

One person has been charged with assisting unlawful entry into the UK following the discovery of migrants in a lorry at Newhaven ferry port.
Six people found in the lorry were taken to hospital; no deaths have been reported.
The incident prompted a significant response from emergency services, including ambulances, police, and Border Force officials.
Two men were arrested in connection with the incident, one on suspicion of people smuggling and the other on suspicion of entering the UK illegally.
The Home Office has stated that the investigation is ongoing and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.