More than 600 people crossed the English Channel in small boats in the highest number on a single day so far this year, new figures show.Some 616 people were detected on Sunday, according to Home Office figures released on Monday, passing this year's previous high of 497 on Saturday April 22.

More than 600 people crossed the English Channel in small boats in the highest number on a single day so far this year, new figures show.Some 616 people were detected on Sunday, according to Home Office figures released on Monday, passing this year's previous high of 497 on Saturday April 22.