Child among three killed off French coast in Channel crossing attempt
France’s maritime police said they received a distress call from an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people.

France’s maritime police said they received a distress call from an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people.

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Thomas, 37, arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, endangering the safety of a ship.

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An immigration attorney representing the man’s family identifies him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan.
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The boat lacked safety gear and took on water before interception by UK Border Force, authorities say.
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