Four arrests in Cowbit

Four men, thought to be from Syria, are being questioned by Home Office immigration officials after being arrested in Cowbit.

The men, aged 23, 31, 38 and 45, were spotted by a member of the public getting out of lorry in a layby at about 10.20am on Monday.

When police arrived, the men were walking along the A16 where they were arrested.

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