Several children were among those rescued SUS-210901-172755001

Several children were among those rescued SUS-210901-172755001

Sussex suspected migrants: Pictures show dozens of people, including children, being rescued

By John Holden

Published 9th Jan 2021, 17:53 BST

Dozens of people, including several children, were rescued from a suspected migrant vessel that got into difficulty off the coast of Sussex this afternoon (January 9).

These pictures show the rescue operation, with children having to be carried into waiting ambulances and struggling people being helped onto land after a treacherous crossing of the Channel.

According to Sussex Police, they will be taken into the custody and care of the Home Office after being safely brought onto land in Eastbourne.

Several children were among those rescued SUS-210901-172755001

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Several children were among those rescued SUS-210901-172755001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Dozens of people were rescued from a stranded boat

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Dozens of people were rescued from a stranded boat Photo: eddie mitchell

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165743001

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165743001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165753001

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165753001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165808001

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165808001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Dozens of people were rescued from a stranded boat

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Dozens of people were rescued from a stranded boat Photo: eddie mitchell

Emergency services on the scene SUS-210901-173600001

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Emergency services on the scene SUS-210901-173600001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165910001

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165910001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Dozens of people were rescued SUS-210901-171314001

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Dozens of people were rescued SUS-210901-171314001 Photo: Pete Abel

Dozens of people were rescued SUS-210901-171530001

. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Dozens of people were rescued SUS-210901-171530001 Photo: Pete Abel

Dozens of people were rescued from a stranded boat

1. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Dozens of people were rescued from a stranded boat Photo: eddie mitchell

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165743001

2. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165743001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165753001

3. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165753001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165808001

4. Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Young children were among those rescued SUS-210901-165808001 Photo: eddie mitchell

Sussex Sussex Police Home Office Eastbourne