Far-right activist Daniel Thomas arrested for slashing dinghy
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Thomas's stunt shows how far-right activists are willing to risk lives for viral anti-migrant propaganda.
💡 Why it matters
This case sets a dangerous precedent for vigilante actions at sea, potentially endangering both migrants and rescue workers.
Daniel Thomas, 37, was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life after filming himself slashing a dinghy in the Channel while a rescuer was on board. He pleaded not guilty at Basingstoke magistrates court and was refused bail.
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
The Guardian
Police arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after dinghy slashed in Channel
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BBC News
Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed
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The Guardian
Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after alleged dinghy slashing in Channel
3d ago
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