A lorry carrying ten asylum seekers has been stopped in Selsey.

Police received reports of a lorry carrying ten migrants in Chichester Road, Selsey at about 3pm yesterday (Tuesday, December 8).

The group as been detained and Border Force has taken over enquiries, police have said.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "At 3pm on Tuesday police received a report of a lorry carrying 10 migrants had been located in Chichester Road, Selsey.

"Officers attended and ensured the safety of the individuals inside the lorry. They were detained and Border Force, who are the lead agency, were informed and have taken over enquiries."

The Home Office has been approached for more information.