BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

French police intervened to slash an inflatable boat carrying migrants towards the UK, leading to chaotic scenes as all on board scrambled to safety. The incident, sparking speculation about changing tactics amid a surge in migrant crossings, was a departure from rules barring police from entering the sea unless lives are at immediate risk. The UK government welcomed the action as discussions in France suggested potential procedural changes could involve using patrol boats at sea to intercept such "taxi-boats" before they become fully loaded.