Far-right activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage of dinghy in the Channel
Thomas changes plea over slashing boat with knife after watching occupants being helped by rescue services The far-right agitator Daniel Thomas has admitted…
Thomas changes plea over slashing boat with knife after watching occupants being helped by rescue services The far-right agitator Daniel Thomas has admitted criminal damage after slashing a dinghy with a knife in the Channel, The Guardian reported.
The 37-year-old, who is also known as Danny Tommo, changed his plea to the single charge when he appeared via video link from prison at Portsmouth crown court on Thursday.
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- Daniel Thomas, Channel, Danny Tommo, Portsmouth
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