A Vietnamese boy, who was put in a suitcase and smuggled to the UK, has written a letter giving thanks to Britain for giving him a home. 'Dear England, I'm writing a letter to tell you what a difference you have made to my life. You have saved my life.'
Phong, then aged 16, was discovered in a life-threatening condition last year at the English port of Dover, a main entry point for vehicles crossing the English Channel.He had been placed in a suitcase and stowed in the back of a car, and was rushed to hospital before being placed in a foster home. The driver of the car was jailed for 18 months for people smuggling."Dear England, I'm writing a letter to tell you what a difference you have made to my life. You have saved my life.
I could only use my neck and fingers just a little bit."Read MoreHe added that he had passed an entry-level English language exam."Thank you to everyone for helping me with English and myself. Now I believe in myself and I am positive instead of negative."'Deeply concerning': Why the rise in migrants crossing the English Channel?"Thank you for finding me, making me better in hospital. Thank you for giving me a family, they love me and me too.
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