by A.P.
Latest crossings, the most so far in 2021, come after a record 8,417 last year
Three children have been rescued from the English Channel after Border Force sent out a boat to stop crossings following the arrival of 160 migrants on the weekend.
They were among 30 people picked up in French waters, after their boat was spotted by a ferry.Border Force officers were also active off the UK coast on Monday.
It comes after at least 160 migrants successfully crossed to Kent and Sussex over the weekend.