Migrant crossings: No 10 policy chiefs explored using powerful sonic weapons to halt journeys across the English Channel

Sonic weapons considered as part of Home Sec's 'push back' migrant plans

Controversial sonic weapons were reportedly considered as part of government plans to force migrants to turn around in the English Channel.

Home Office denies plans to use sonic devices against migrant boats in Channel

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper accused No 10 of chasing headlines

Home Office: Sonic devices not used to deter migrant boats

According to reports, Number 10 wanted to use Long-Range Acoustic Devices to deter migrants from crossing the Channel

UK government considered using sonic weapons to deter migrants, reports say

Long-Range Acoustic Devices have been discussed as means of deterring boats from crossing the Channel

Migrant crossings: No 10 policy chiefs explored using powerful sonic weapons to halt journeys across the English Channel

Currently used in the United States to disperse crowds and tested by the Greek government against migrants crossing the sea, their use is controversial. 

Downing Street chiefs considered using sonic weapons to turn migrants away

As Boris Johnson stands accused of trying to distract attention away from the Partygate scandal, it emerges No10 chiefs wanted to use the loud speakers which can induce vomiting