A judge at Portsmouth Crown Court in southern England refused bail on Tuesday to Daniel Thomas, a British anti-migrant activist known by the nickname Danny Tommo, who faces trial next year on a charge of criminal damage.
Thomas, 37 according to GB News, was charged this month after a livestreamed video appeared to show him slashing a dinghy used by migrants crossing the Channel, which had an emergency responder on board, according to Arab News and GB News. The alleged incident occurred on September 22, according to GB News.
He appeared at the hearing via video link from prison, according to GB News, and has pleaded not guilty to the criminal damage charge. GB News also reported that Thomas has denied a separate charge of failing to disclose the pin to his phone to police.
Thomas was remanded in custody pending trial, according to Arab News, Sky News, BBC News and GB News.
How each side covered it
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- Reported that Daniel Thomas was refused bail and remanded in custody at Portsmouth Crown Court.
- Noted he is known by the nickname Danny Tommo and was charged with criminal damage this month.
- Cited a livestreamed video appearing to show him slashing a migrant dinghy with an emergency responder aboard.
- Confirmed a trial date has been set for next year.
“Judge keeps UK far-right activist in jail for trial on slashing migrant dinghy” — Arab News
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- Reported Daniel Thomas, 37, was remanded in custody and appeared via video link from prison.
- Specified the alleged boat-slashing incident occurred on September 22 in the English Channel.
- Noted Thomas has pleaded not guilty to the criminal damage charge.
- Reported he also denied a separate charge of failing to disclose his phone's pin to police.
“Danny Tommo remanded in custody as he faces trial accused of damaging migrant boat in the Channel” — GB News
Questions readers ask
Who is Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo?
Daniel Thomas, known by the nickname Danny Tommo, is a British anti-migrant activist charged with criminal damage after allegedly slashing a migrant dinghy in the English Channel.
What happened at the Portsmouth Crown Court hearing?
A judge at Portsmouth Crown Court refused bail for Daniel Thomas on Tuesday and set a trial date for next year; according to GB News, he appeared via video link from prison.
What is Daniel Thomas accused of?
Thomas is accused of criminal damage for allegedly slashing a dinghy used by migrants crossing the English Channel, which had an emergency responder on board. He has pleaded not guilty.
What happens next in the case?
Daniel Thomas will remain in custody and face trial next year on the criminal damage charge, according to Arab News, Sky News, BBC News and GB News.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Arab NewsCenterJudge keeps UK far-right activist in jail for trial on slashing migrant dinghy
- BBC NewsCenterDaniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage
- BBC SportCenterDaniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage in Channel
- Sky NewsCenterAnti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas remanded in custody
- GB NewsRight-leaningDanny Tommo remanded in custody as he faces trial accused of damaging migrant boat in the Channel