British MP Accuses French Patrol Boat of Firing Warning Shots in English Channel
A British opposition lawmaker alleges a French naval vessel fired warning shots near a fishing boat during an interview, a claim the French authorities deny.
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Alleged Warning Shots
On Tuesday, a British opposition lawmaker claimed that a French patrol vessel fired warning shots while he was aboard a fishing boat in the English Channel during an interview.[1]
French Authorities Respond
French officials denied the allegations, saying the gunfire was part of a routine training exercise carried out in accordance with international safety rules.[1]
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