Daniel Thomas, a far-right activist known for anti-migrant rhetoric, has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, according to police. The arrest follows an incident in which Thomas filmed himself slashing the side of a small boat carrying migrants in the English Channel.
The video, which circulated on social media, shows Thomas using a sharp object to cut the inflatable dinghy while it was in the water. At the time of the incident, rescue services were reportedly nearby. The boat was carrying multiple people, though no injuries have been reported.
Authorities have not released further details about the arrest or the charges. The investigation is ongoing. This incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants crossing the Channel and the ongoing tensions surrounding migration policies.
