French authorities have impounded a British vessel for allegedly fishing in their waters without a license, officials announced.

The Lady T, which is based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is being held in Boulogne-sur-Mer, while the Francesca TO 80, which is registered in Truro, Cornwall, was escorted to Brest.

French authorities have impounded a British vessel for allegedly fishing in their waters without a license, officials announced.