Activist denies alleged Channel boat damage and phone-code offence
Daniel Thomas has pleaded not guilty to criminal damage after prosecutors alleged that he slashed a boat in the Channel while an emergency responder was aboard. The 37-year-old also denied failing to provide police with his phone’s PIN under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.
Daniel Thomas has pleaded not guilty to criminal damage after allegedly slashing a boat in the Channel while an emergency responder was on board, according to The Guardian. Thomas, a 37-year-old far-right activist of no fixed address, appeared at Basingstoke magistrates court on Friday. He had been charged on Thursday night.
The criminal-damage allegation relates to a dinghy in the Channel. The supplied report does not provide details of the alleged damage, identify the boat or give further information about the emergency responder who was aboard. Thomas also denied an allegation that he failed to disclose the PIN for his phone to police.
The charge was brought under section 53 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. The court appearance concerned the charges against Thomas; his pleas mean that he disputes both allegations. The available material does not state when the case will next be heard, whether bail conditions were imposed or what evidence prosecutors intend to present.
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