Police were called to the Bibby Stockholm barge early this morning (Image: PA/ Dorset Police)
An asylum seeker on board the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge has died, it is understood.
Three police cars were seen in the courtyard outside the barge in the secure port at around 6.44am this morning.
Further details of the incident are yet to be confirmed.
More to follow.
A Home Office spokesperson said: “We are aware of reporting of an incident involving an asylum seeker on the Bibby Stockholm.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time”
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