# French police accused of rising violence to stop Channel crossings

https://mins.news/en/item/30578

- The Guardian, 2026-08-24 13:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/24/french-police-violence-channel-crossings-uk

> French NGO Utopia 56 says 2,720 people attempting to cross the Channel from French beaches have reported police violence this year, up from 1,954 during the same period last year. It argues that UK-funded enforcement has made crossings more dangerous, with at least 21 deaths reported. The Home Office says joint action has reduced crossings and prevented thousands of people from sailing.

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