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WorldFootage shows French police clash with people trying to leave beach in small boat

Video shows French police confronting lifejacket-wearing men on a northern French beach as officers try to stop a dinghy heading for the UK. France says it has prevented 185 small-boat crossing events since a new £660m deal with the UK began three months ago, while charities warn intensified police action risks asylum seekers’ lives.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-21 08:05Original

Footage shows French police clash with people trying to leave beach in small boat
Footage shows French police clash with people trying to leave beach in small boatWorld