Spain said it will impose border checks on flights and ships arriving from Italy from Saturday night. The move deepens a standoff with Rome after the Ceuta migrant rush and competing security concerns.

"A torpedo fired at the hull of European unity," said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, criticising Italy’s border restrictions.

"A torpedo fired at the hull of European unity," said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, criticising Italy’s border restrictions.

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures.