40% Surge in Police Violence at UK-France Border, Charities Report

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — A recent report from multiple charities indicates a 40% increase in police violence at the UK-France border. The surge in violence is attributed to heightened efforts to clamp down on Channel crossings.

The report details incidents where women and children have been subjected to tear gas and suffered broken bones. Specific cases include a woman who sustained a fractured arm after being struck by a police baton and a child who experienced severe respiratory distress from tear gas exposure.

Charity representatives have called for an immediate investigation into these incidents, demanding accountability and an end to what they describe as excessive use of force. “The use of violence against vulnerable individuals, including women and children, is unacceptable and must cease immediately,” stated a representative from one of the leading charities involved.

French authorities have yet to comment on the allegations, while UK officials have indicated they are reviewing the situation. The rise in violence comes amid increasing tensions and political pressure to control the flow of migrants attempting to cross the Channel.

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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)