The chaos ensued as more than a dozen policemen tried to intercept the group, resulting in the apprehension of several young men and women.

Some people were distressed and cried as they were stopped from continuing their journey.

Unfortunately, five people died during this incident.

A peaceful gathering of migrants at the water's edge turned violent when several men threw fireworks at the police.

Skirmishes ensued, resulting in loud explosions and the release of white smoke.

The crowd tried to protect an inflatable boat from the police, with some men brandishing large sticks or rods.

Within two minutes, the boat was in shallow water and people began boarding.

A police officer expressed frustration, stating that they were not permitted to follow the migrants into the sea and that the presence of sticks made it a dangerous situation.

A group of migrants attempting to cross the sea in a small boat were met with trouble as they approached the shore.

The police made one arrest of a suspected smuggler and several people had to wade ashore due to lack of space on the boat.

The boat was overcrowded with over 100 people, exceeding the usual capacity of around 60.

There were signs of distress on board, with shouting and jostling, and a child in a pink anorak was perched on someone's shoulders.

Some people were clinging to the edges of the boat.