Far right’s Danny Tommo arrested after boat damaged in English Channel

He was arrested on Wednesday.

Thomas, who leads anti-migration group Patriot Platform, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of a range of offences, including criminal damage with intent to endanger life, Hampshire Police said.

A Hampshire Police statement read: “A man has been arrested after a boat that had an emergency responder on board, was damaged in English Channel.

“We received a report of the incident on Tuesday evening.

“Last night (Wednesday 23 September), a 37-year-old man, of no fixed abode, was arrested on suspicion of destroying ships or fixed platforms or endangering their safety under Section 11 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990, criminal damage, criminal damage with intent to endanger life, and conduct endangering ships, structures or individuals under Section 58 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

“He remains in custody at this time.”

Footage shared online shows the moment of his arrest.

Thomas is approached by police at a petrol station, with an officer heard telling him: “The information I’ve been given suggests that you’ve been involved in some damage.”

Thomas asks whether he can “speak to his kids” before an officer tells him he is being arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and recklessly endangering someone’s life.

Thomas then appears to be placed in handcuffs before the footage cuts out.

His arrest comes after he livestreamed footage on Tuesday which appeared to show him slashing an inflatable dinghy with a blade whilst a rescue worker was on board.