The body of a migrant has been found near a beach in Calais.
The grim discovery was made in sand dunes at Les Hemmes de Marck, near the French port this morning.
Early reports suggest the body is a female migrant of Eritrean origin.
Police and fire service paramedics are on site, and a cordon has been placed around the scene.
The body of a migrant has been found near a beach in Calais (stock image)
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It is the fifth confirmed Channel migrant death this year already.
Although local human rights groups say the number of deaths is more than 10.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the latest death.
More to follow...