Danny Tommo arrested over migrant boat slashing
A 37-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life.
Daniel Thomas, who uses the name Danny Tommo, was detained on Wednesday night. Hampshire Police arrested the 37-year-old on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life. He is of no fixed abode and remains in custody.
Investigation into Channel Incident
The arrest follows an investigation into an incident on Tuesday evening. A dinghy carrying migrants and an emergency responder was reportedly slashed with a blade while at sea. Police received a report of the incident on Tuesday evening.
A Hampshire Police spokesman stated that the man was arrested under sections of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 and the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. These include charges related to destroying ships or fixed platforms, endangering their safety, criminal damage, and conduct endangering ships, structures, or individuals.
Questions this report answers
01Who has been arrested?
Daniel Thomas, who is also known by the name Danny Tommo, was arrested on Wednesday night. He is a 37-year-old man of no fixed abode and remains in police custody.
02What is he suspected of?
He is suspected of criminal damage with intent to endanger life. The arrest relates to an incident where a dinghy carrying migrants and a rescuer was allegedly slashed in the English Channel.
03Which laws are being investigated?
The investigation involves sections of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 and the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. These cover offences such as destroying ships, endangering safety, and conduct that puts ships or individuals at risk.
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