Danny Tommo in custody ahead of trial next year accused of slashing Channel boat

The 37-year-old, whose address was withheld by the court at a previous hearing, appeared via videolink from prison for a hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on Tuesday

Patriot Platform founder Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo speaking to Reform UK home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf in Portsmouth following a protest (Pol Allingham/PA)

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 - 11:07

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Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas – known to his supporters as Danny Tommo – has been remanded into custody as he faces trial next year, accused of criminal damage of a boat in the English Channel.

The 37-year-old, whose address was withheld by the court at a previous hearing, appeared via video link from prison for a hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on Tuesday wearing a grey T-shirt and holding a copy of the Holy Bible.

He had already pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal damage after he allegedly slashed a boat in the English Channel with an emergency responder on board on September 22.

He has also denied failing to disclose the Pin to his phone to police, under Section 53 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

A provisional trial date was set for March 1 2027 at Tuesday’s hearing.

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