Afghan man becomes first person convicted of endangering migrants during Channel crossing

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An Afghan migrant has become the first person to be convicted of endangering others during a sea crossing to the UK.

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Tajik Mohammad abandoned the dinghy he was driving across the English Channel and its passengers when a rescue ship arrived.The boat was overcrowded and some passengers were not wearing life jackets during the attempted crossing in poor weather conditions on January 17.Mohammad then travelled on to the UK the same day before being arrested.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Earlier today, he pleaded guilty and is due to be sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on June 10.

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