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Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after alleged dinghy slashing in Channel

Far-right activist who was filmed appearing to slash boat with blade is refused bail as he denies charges The far-right agitator Daniel Thomas has denied causing criminal damage after he was filmed appearing to slash a boat in the Channel with a blade, while an emergency responder was onboard. Thomas, 37, appeared at Basingstoke magistrates court on Friday morning. He also pleaded not guilty to not disclosing to pol…

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Anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo charged with criminal damage over 'boat slashing'

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Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel.

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Daniel Thomas charged over alleged Channel dinghy slashing

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Daniel Thomas has pleaded not guilty to criminal damage and failing to disclose his phone PIN over the alleged slashing of a dinghy in the English Channel while a French rescuer was on board, and has been refused bail.

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BBC Published 24 September 2026

Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channel

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel.

Guardian Published 25 September 2026

Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after alleged dinghy slashing in Channel

BBC Published 25 September 2026

Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed

Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.

Sky Published 25 September 2026

Anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo pleads not guilty to criminal damage over 'boat slashing'

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas has pleaded not guilty to criminal damage over the alleged slashing of a boat in the English Channel with an emergency responder on board.

Sky Published 24 September 2026

Anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo charged with criminal damage over 'boat slashing'

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas has been charged with criminal damage and failing to disclose his phone PIN, police say.

Sky Published 24 September 2026

Anti-migrant protester Danny Tommo arrested after boat damaged in Channel

Anti-migrant protester Daniel Thomas has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life.

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