The first migrant has been sent back to France under the “one in, one out” deal struck between the UK and France, the BBC understands.

The man was removed this morning and the flight has already landed in Paris.

The Telegraph reports, citing unnamed French government sources, that the man originated from India and departed on an Air France flight.

It comes after the temporary blocking of the deportation of an Eritrean man on modern slavery grounds sparked concerns that the migrant deal may be frustrated by legal challenges.