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Anti-Migrant Activist Filmed Slashing Dinghy Sparks Police Probe

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Daniel Thomas is trading on fear with a knife and a livestream, but his followers ended up at the wrong marina while the real boats docked in Dover.
💡 Why it matters
This incident highlights how far-right activists can mobilize large crowds based on misinformation, straining police resources and escalating community tensions over migrant arrivals.

Police are investigating a video showing anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, slashing a dinghy with a knife during a livestream. Separately, six people were arrested after hundreds of protesters heeded his calls and gathered at Gosport marina in Hampshire.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife
2h ago
The Guardian
Six arrested after anti-migrant protest at Gosport marina
2h ago
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