Coach Carrying Schoolchildren Attacked By Migrants In Calais

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Migrants that shelter in Calais have attacked a coach carrying British schoolchildren with rocks as it attempted to drive through Calais.

The coach was carrying 35 schoolchildren and 9 adults, it was attempting to drive them to their location in Scotland when they arrived to the French port on Sunday morning.

The children were sleeping at the time migrants threw rocks at the windows, resulting in an outer window being smashed as it passed through an incident between migrants and police.

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A spokesman for the Highland Council confirmed the incident was reported to the police and border control at Calais.

It has been reported that one pupil needed treatment.

The headteacher reported that it is not the first time the coach was attacked while passing through the port.

Lorry drivers using the port have also reported being threatened with knives and weapons as they attempt to reach the ferry.

Read More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-35280108

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