Two Migrant Dead Bodies Found

Two dead men believed to be under the age of 30 are found in a wooden transit crate at a warehouse in Staffordshire.

The crate was with a delivery of boilers that arrived in the UK on 8 October had had not be touched before Tuesday morning.

The duo was found at the Ferroli boliers warehouse in Branston, near Burton-upon-Trent, after employees reported an "unpleasant smell and appearance".

DCI Dave Giles, who is leading the investigation, said: "It is apparent both men had been dead for some time.

"Based on the information available this time, the men are likely to be migrants who had secreted themselves in a wooden transit crate to enable their entry into the UK."

The consignment left northern Italy on 5 October and the migrants could have been in the crate since then.

"We are almost certain they were helped to conceal themselves amongst the delivery load by a third party," DCI Giles said.

"In view of this we are treating the deaths as suspicious and will be carrying out a thorough investigation into the circumstances.

"Our priorities are to identify the bodies and repatriate them to their bereaved families and also to identify anyone who is involved in facilitating the illegal movement of people into the UK."