A top British equestrian has described how "migrants" attacked her horsebox as she and her parents were returning from France.

Lucy Phillips, who was on her way back from the world championships in Le Mans last Monday, said they were ambushed at night on the road to Calais when felled trees blocked their way.

“As we stopped, between seven and 10 men appeared out of the bushes,” the 26-year-old vaulter told the Horse & Hound.