Danny Tommo pleads guilty after slashing migrant boat in Channel

The activist, whose real name is Daniel Thomas, had previously pleaded not guilty to the incident

Danny Tommo pleads guilty after slashing migrant boat in Channel

TL;DR

  • Activist Daniel Thomas (Danny Tommo) pleaded not guilty but changed his plea to guilty in court.
  • He is accused of slashing a migrant boat in the English Channel on September 22.
  • Thomas approached the boat with a knife and slashed it, making comments about English territory.
  • He faces a further charge of failing to disclose his phone's PIN to the police.
  • The maximum sentence for criminal damage is up to 10 years imprisonment, depending on the value of the damaged boat.
  • The value of the boat is unknown as it was taken back to France.
  • Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) was present at a previous hearing.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service stated there was sufficient evidence to proceed with the case.