UK far-right activist arrested after migrant boat slashed in English Channel
South China Morning Post • 9/24/2026
Summary
A far-right activist, Daniel Thomas, 37, has been arrested for allegedly slashing a dinghy in the English Channel. Police reported the incident, which follows a trend of confrontational tactics by anti-immigration agitators attempting to prevent migrant boats from landing in England. A video posted on social media appears to show Thomas using a knife on an inflatable boat.
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