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Twenty-five migrants have been picked up by the Border Force after two incidents in the English Channel, the 91Èȱ¬ Office has confirmed.

One boat carrying 16 men was stopped at about 04:30 GMT and a second with nine men was intercepted four hours later.

The men, who were brought to Dover for medical checks, said they were Iranian.

Medical assessments included checking for coronavirus symptoms, a 91Èȱ¬ Office spokesman said. All operational staff had personal protective equipment.

The two groups are now being dealt with by immigration officials.