Danny Tommo dinghy video inquiry
The gist
UK police are investigating footage of activist Danny Tommo slashing a migrant dinghy in the Channel.
The case tests how far anti-migrant protest can go before it turns criminal.
How it unfolded
- Sep 22, 2026A dinghy carrying about 60 people, over 33 hours at sea, was monitored by the French coastguard near Caen and intercepted with RNLI help; Danny Tommo livestreamed himself slashing at the boat's side with a knife while a French coastguard official was aboard.
- Sep 22, 2026Anti-migrant protesters gathered in Gosport after reports a dinghy was en route; Hampshire Police made six arrests for offences including assaulting an emergency worker and aggravated trespass.
- Sep 23, 2026The vessel docked in Dover at around 12.30am; Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was aware of a video of damage to a boat in the Channel and was conducting inquiries.