Far-right activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage of dinghy in the Channel

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