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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' Sky News – UK
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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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Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in ChannelBBC News – UK
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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.

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Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after alleged dinghy slashing in Channel

Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashedBBC News – UK
BBC

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.

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

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.

Anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo charged with criminal damage over 'boat slashing'Sky News – UK
Sky

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.

Anti-migrant protester Danny Tommo arrested after boat damaged in ChannelSky News – UK
Sky

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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