Deported migrant who returned to UK by small boat is deported again

The man returned after being already deported under the 'one in one out' deal with France

Last month, it was reported that the man, who wanted to claim asylum in the UK, was being held in a UK immigration detention centre and said that he was a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smugglers in France.

He was first send back to France on 19 September, but returned to the country on 18 October, almost exactly a month later.

Speaking to The Guardian, the man said: “When we were returned to France we were taken to a shelter in Paris. I didn’t dare to go out because I was afraid for my life. The smugglers are very dangerous.

"They always carry weapons and knives. I fell into the trap of a human trafficking network in the forests of France before I crossed to the UK from France the first time.

“They took me like a worthless object, forced me to work, abused me, and threatened me with a gun and told me I would be killed if I made the slightest protest.

“Every day and every night I was filled with terror and stress. Every day I live in fear and anxiety, every loud noise, every shadow, every strange face scares me.

“When I reached UK the first time and Home Office asked what had happened to me I was crying and couldn’t speak about this because of shame.”

He added that if he felt 'France was safe' he 'would never have returned to the UK'.

Now, it has been reported that the man has now been deported again.

Taking to X, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: "Anyone looking to return to the UK after removal to France is wasting their time and money. One man tried but was detected by biometrics and detained instantly.

"His case was expedited, and now he has been removed again. If you try to return to the UK, you will be sent back."

Since the new 'one in one out' deal was agreed with France, 94 people have been sent back from the UK.

So far 94 people have been sent back to France under the new 'one in one out' deal, agreed between the two nations in the summer.