French riot police have moved in to break up an illegal camp full of migrants trying to get to Britain.

Officers moved in to the encampment near Dunkirk dubbed The New Jungle soon after 7am on Tuesday, tearing down tents after escorting some 1500 men, women and children to waiting coaches.

Referring to the district of the port city, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said: “On my instruction, the police are proceeding with the evacuation of the illegal migrant encampment in Grande-Synthe this morning.

“Thank you to the police and gendarmes who have mobilised, as well as to the agents of the Prefecture who will ensure their shelter.”

They will also be given the chance to claim asylum in France, so discouraging them from trying to get to the UK.

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