No details on migrant’s death

THE immigration minister has refused to be drawn on the circumstances of a man who died in hospital following a stay at the Manston migrant processing centre, saying it is important to treat his case with “respect”.

Robert Jenrick said it is known when the man arrived in the country, but insisted he could not go into specifics because efforts are ongoing to contact the individual’s next of kin.

He also revealed the number of migrants at Manston stands at roughly 300 - and is expected to fall further following a high of more than 4,000.