A group of charities operating near the UK-France border has released data indicating a 40 percent increase in reported incidents of police violence against migrants. According to these organizations, the surge in force is part of an intensified effort by authorities to prevent individuals from attempting to cross the English Channel.

The reports detail specific allegations of physical harm, including instances of broken bones and the use of tear gas against migrants. Charities emphasize that these encounters frequently involve women and children, raising significant humanitarian concerns regarding the treatment of those seeking passage. The reports suggest that the tactics used by law enforcement have become increasingly aggressive as border security measures are tightened.

While the charities provide these figures as evidence of a worsening situation, the report does not include a formal response or counter-narrative from French or British border authorities regarding these specific allegations. Consequently, the information currently available is primarily sourced from the humanitarian groups monitoring the situation on the ground. There is no independent verification of the 40 percent figure provided in the report, nor is there a breakdown of the specific locations or agencies involved in the alleged incidents.