Police launch probe over clip of far-right activist Danny Tommo slashing dinghy in English Channel with knife

Daniel Thomas, 37, known as Danny Tommo, was arrested after a dinghy was damaged in the English Channel with a rescue crew member aboard LONDON (AP) — A far-right activist who has led protests against migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has been arrested for allegedly slashing a dinghy in the water. Hampshire police say 37-year-old arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and intent to endanger life

Thirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger lifeDaniel Thomas, the far-right agitator and anti-migrant activist, has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, two days after he filmed himself slashing the side of a dinghy in the middle of the Channel while a rescuer was on board.Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary issued a statement saying a 37-year-old man, of no fixed abode, had been arrested on Wednesday night “on suspicion of destroying ships or fixed platforms or endangering their safety under section 11 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990”. Danny Tommo appeared to shout 'traitors' as he used the knife to cut the side of the vessel