Vietnamese police arrest eight people over Essex lorry deaths

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Police in Vietnam have arrested eight people over the discovery of 39 bodies in a lorry in Essex, state media revealed today.

Nguyen Huu Cau, the Nghe An province police chief, told the Vietnam News Agency: 'Based on what we learn from the suspects, we will actively launch investigations to fight and eradicate these rings which bring people illegally to Britain.

On Friday, Vietnamese police arrested two people and summoned others for questioning on suspicion of involvement in the incident following the discovery on October 23.It comes after MPs in London said the 'tragic' deaths should be a 'wake up call for the Government' to rethink its approach to illegal migration.

More than 100 people gathered as candles arranged to read '39' were at the foot of the altar at the Catholic church, which has a large Vietnamese congregation.

Reverend Simon Nguyen said: 'We show our condolences and sympathies for the people who have lost their lives on the way seeking freedom, dignity and happiness.

On Friday, Essex Police announced that it believed all the victims were Vietnamese after previously stating it was thought they were Chinese.

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