Activist Danny Tommo faces further charges after Dover court appearance
Daniel Thomas pleaded guilty to entering a restricted zone and denied other charges including racially aggravated harassment.
Activist Daniel Thomas, known to supporters as Danny Tommo, appeared before Margate Magistrates’ Court on Friday facing charges stemming from incidents in Dover. Thomas, 37, appeared via videolink.
He pleaded guilty to entering a restricted zone at Western Jet Foil in Dover on March 31. This plea was entered at a previous court appearance on August 27, according to court documents.
Further Charges Denied
Thomas denied further charges including using threatening words or behaviour in Dover on April 1, and obstructing a person engaged in lawful activity on April 6. He also pleaded not guilty to entering or remaining in Dover Docks without lawful business or permission on April 1 and April 6.
Additionally, Thomas is accused of racially aggravated harassment by allegedly using threatening or abusive words in Dover on April 1, in the sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm, or distress.
District Judge William Nelson sent Thomas's case for a further case management hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, scheduled for November 4.
Questions this report answers
01What did Danny Tommo plead guilty to?
Danny Tommo, whose real name is Daniel Thomas, pleaded guilty to entering a restricted zone at Western Jet Foil in Dover on March 31. This plea was entered at a previous court hearing.
02What other charges does Danny Tommo face?
He denies charges of using threatening words or behaviour, obstructing lawful activity, and entering Dover Docks without permission. He is also accused of racially aggravated harassment in Dover on April 1.
03When is the next court date for Danny Tommo?
A further case management hearing for Daniel Thomas has been scheduled for November 4 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The case was sent there from Margate Magistrates’ Court.
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