Their faces covered, a gang of Ethiopian youths marches towards a rival camp in Calais brandishing sticks and rocks. As they come into sight, a group of Eritreans arm themselves and rush out to defend their territory. But French riot police are on the scene within minutes. After firing tear gas from behind their shields they manage to drive the groups apart. Yesterday’s clash was over almost as soon as it started – but it will happen again today. And tomorrow. Scroll down for video Anger: Police step in when immigrants in Calais cause a disturbance, using canisters of tear gas on the camps while the immigrants retaliate with thrown stones and sticks over the fence
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French police pictured breaking up fights between rival groups
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Officers are stretched to breaking point by constant violence
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The gangs fight over the best routes to the ferry port to the UK
It is thought that rows with people-smugglers who charge up to £1,000 cash for passage to @placeholder have also contributed to the trouble.