Interior Minister Gerard Collomb told reporters in Calais that five of the victims were injured by gunfire in Thursday’s fighting, blaming “totally organised” gangs. Mr Collomb said two extra police units were en route and warned of growing tensions in Calais, where migrants converge in the hope of crossing to Britain. Authorities said that Afghan and Eritrean migrants had been fighting with sticks and stones after a meals were distributed before the shots were fired. Firearms are rare among migrants. The government closed a vast Calais migrant camp known as the Jungle in 2016.

Source: Irish Independent February 02, 2018 09:22 UTC