Refugee crisis: Calais Jungle children 'have nowhere to sleep'

Around 100 youngsters left in refugee camp after French demolition crews tear down tents and shelters

Jungle Calais refugees
 
(Image credit: DENIS CHARLET/AFP/Getty Images)

Aid workers say around 100 children have been left with nowhere to sleep after French authorities closed down the Jungle refugee camp in Calais.

According to the BBC, several hundred people remain inside the camp, despite officials claiming it is empty.

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