Four suspected illegal immigrants have been arrested after police found them in the back of a lorry in Maidstone this morning.

The group was discovered in the vehicle when it was stopped in Biddenden Road, Headcorn, at just before 8am.

A Kent Police spokesman said they have been taken to Maidstone police station for questioning.

The UK Border Agency has also been informed about the arrests.

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