Riot Police Deploy Tear Gas At Calais As Migrants Begin To Throw Rocks At Passing Trucks

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Riot police have deployed tear gas at migrants in Calais as they reportedly threw stones and rocks at passing trucks in an attempt to get them to slow down in order for them to try and gain access into the back.

An increasing number of migrants are now attempting to stowaway in lorries and sneak into the Eurotunnel, forcing security at the tunnel to be tightened.

It is thought that several vehicles were left with broken windscreens and had their cargo holds forcibly opened.

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The group had occupied a road leading to the port of Calais forcing French riot police to use tear gas to try and disperse the crowds.

They then pushed the migrants back into the Jungle camp but had to contend with some inhabitants throwing rocks and reponsded by throwing smoke bombs.

During this time access to the port, which also serves as the entrance to the Eurotunnel was closed.

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The continuing unrest in Calais has prompted the mayor of the town to call for the Army to be deployed there to keep calm.

The number seeking sanctuary in Britain in the three months to September hit 10,156 – up 64 per cent from 6,203 between April and June, said Home Office figures. It was the highest figure recorded for 12 years.

Read More: French police unleash tear gas against migrants in Calais, as mayor calls for army help

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