Jersey blockade mapped: Two navy frigates move in to defend island from French blockade


Dozens of French fishing boats have arrived at the port of St Helier this morning.

Two Royal Navy vessels are also patrolling waters around the Channel Island after being sent by the UK last night.

HMS Severn and HMS Tamar have been deployed to “monitor the situation”, as reports suggest as many as 100 French fishing vessels could protest at the port over the lack of access.

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