Tilbury: Pregnant woman one of 21 people in lorry at port

A 27-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of assisting unlawful immigration

Eight children and a pregnant woman were among 21 people found in a lorry trailer in Essex, police have said.

Essex Police said it was called to the Port of Tilbury on Tuesday over reports of concerns for people in the trailer.

A spokesperson said they were "deemed safe and well" and were left in the care of the Home Office.

A 27-year-old man has been charged with assisting unlawful immigration and is due to appear for a first hearing at Basildon Crown Court in August.