This is why an immigration van was seen in Worthing

The Home Office said Immigration Enforcement visited a property in the Worthing area 'on an intelligence-led visit'.

It comes after an immigration van was pictured in Portland Road.

A Pakistani national was encountered and spoken to by immigration officers, the Home Office confirmed.

No enforcement action was taken as the individual was 'found to be on a valid student visa'.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “The Government is tackling illegal immigration and the harm it causes by removing those with no right to be in the UK.

“We continue to work with law enforcement agencies to tackle illegal migration in all its forms.

"Our new plan for Immigration will fix the broken system; making it fair to those in genuine need and firm on those who seek to abuse it.”

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