In Dover, England, British immigration offices were targeted by incendiary devices on Sunday. The investigators were able to establish that “two to three incendiary devices were thrown at the premises” of the immigration services of the Ministry of the Interior.
Premises of the British immigration services were targeted by incendiary devices on Sunday, we learned from the local police. According to British media, it is a center for migrants. Investigators were able to establish that “two to three incendiary devices were thrown at the premises” of the Home Office’s immigration services, according to Kent police, which evokes a light injury and indicates that “the suspect has been identified and located.
The death of the suspect to be confirmed
The police, however, could not confirm the death of the suspect, who according to press reports would have ended his life. Local MP Natalie Elphicke said she was “deeply shocked by the facts at Dover today”, explaining having spoken with the Secretary of State for Immigration on this subject.
I am deeply shocked by the incident in Dover today. I have spoken to the immigration minister about the situation. My thoughts are with everyone involved.
— Natalie Elphicke MP (@NatalieElphicke) October 30, 2022
The attack comes as nearly 1,000 migrants arrived on English shores on Saturday after crossing the English Channel, according to British government figures. They are now nearly 40,000 since the beginning of the year to have made the perilous crossing aboard small boats, in one of the most frequented straits in the world.