Five British anti-migrant activists arrested in north of France
- French police say they've arrested five British far-right activists found carrying tear gas bombs as they were filming themselves harassing migrants near the northern Channel port of Dunkirk.
- Issued on: 01/11/2026 - 15:18 2 min Reading time The five people, from an "ultra-right movement" were apprehended on Thursday in Grande-Synthe near Dunkirk, the regional prefecture said in a statement on Saturday.
- The suspects were in possession of four tear gas bombs when arrested.
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- French police say they've arrested five British far-right activists found carrying tear gas bombs as they were filming themselves harassing migrants near the northern Channel port of Dunkirk.
- Issued on: 01/11/2026 - 15:18 2 min Reading time The five people, from an "ultra-right movement" were apprehended on Thursday in Grande-Synthe near Dunkirk, the regional prefecture said in a statement on Saturday.
- The suspects were in possession of four tear gas bombs when arrested.
Sources: RFI