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Man charged with piloting small boat from France to the UK

A Sudanese national has been charged with endangering another during a journey by sea to the UK following a small boat crossing.

Chan Mathok Atak, aged 19 from South Sudan, is alleged to have piloted a boat from France to the UK on Thursday 23rd July.

He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Margate Magistrates' Court on Monday 27 July 2026.

 

Channel website: http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/

Original article link: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/man-charged-with-piloting-small-boat-from-france-to-the-uk

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