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Daniel Thomas
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Daniel Thomas, from September 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
LatestDaniel Thomas denies slashing boat in English Channel
Far-right activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, pleaded not guilty to criminal damage and failing to disclose his phone's PIN. He is accused of slashing an adrift boat in the English Channel. Stephen Yaxley-Lennon attended court to support him.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41- Latest
Danny Tommo arrested over migrant boat slashing
Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, was arrested on Wednesday night by Hampshire Police. The arrest relates to an incident where a dinghy carrying migrants and a rescuer was allegedly slashed in the Channel.
2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 65 - Latest
Anti-migrant activist filmed slashing Channel dinghy
An anti-migrant activist has been filmed slashing a dinghy used by 51 migrants to cross the English Channel. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is investigating the incident, which occurred on Tuesday.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 61 
LatestMigrant dinghy nears UK after 24 hours at sea
A migrant dinghy has been at sea for over 24 hours and is heading towards the UK after departing the Normandy coast on Monday morning. Anti-migration activist Daniel Thomas is attempting to locate the vessel.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65- Latest
Police ready to ban masks at anti-migration protests
Police are prepared to use powers to ban face coverings at anti-migration protests, a senior officer has stated. This follows incidents where masked protesters caused disruption and faced accusations of intimidation.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
LatestMigrant arrivals spark clashes in Portsmouth
Anti-migration protesters clashed with police and blocked roads in Portsmouth following the arrival of hundreds of migrants. Eight boats carrying 625 people arrived on Sunday, leading to a stand-off with activists.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45