Daniel Thomas: far-right activist uses blade to slash dinghy in Channel – video
Far-right activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage of dinghy in the Channel

Thomas changes plea over slashing boat with knife after watching occupants being helped by rescue services

The far-right activist Daniel Thomas has admitted criminal damage after slashing an inflatable dinghy with a knife in the Channel.

The 37-year-old, who is known as Danny Tommo, changed his plea to the single charge when he appeared via video link from prison at Portsmouth crown court on Thursday.