Far-right activist Danny Tommo has been refused bail at his latest court appearance after he was charged with criminal damage to a boat in the English Channel.
The 37-year-old – real name Daniel Thomas, whose address was withheld in a previous hearing – appeared via video link from prison at Portsmouth Crown Court on Tuesday, September 29.
He could be seen wearing a grey T-shirt and holding a copy of the Bible as he was remanded in custody.
On September 25, he pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal damage after he allegedly slashed a boat in the English Channel with an emergency responder on board on September 22.
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He also denied failing to disclose the PIN to his phone to police, under Section 53 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
The father-of-four, described as a professional roofer, was seen dabbing his eyes with a tissue during the previous hearing before he was refused bail.
A provisional trial date was set on Tuesday for March 1, 2027.
Simon Pentol KC, defending, had proposed a ‘package of bail conditions’ and said that, were Thomas to be granted bail, ‘he would be in no doubt whatsoever that one foot or thought – if that is what it’s coming to – or gesture or comment out of place would render him liable to be in breach of his bail.’
Mr Pentol added: ‘He is prepared to put himself in that position to be able to return to his family today.’
On his decision to refuse Thomas bail, Judge James Newton-Price KC told the court: ‘I am not concerned with the political issues or motivations in this matter and I put them aside in deciding this matter.’
Mr Pentol said the allegation against his client was ‘politically charged and fundamentally flawed’.
‘The court is dealing with a man charged with criminal damage simplicita and an offense of failing to comply with a section 49 notice regarding the key to a phone,’ Mr Pentol said.
‘He is not charged and has never been charged with widespread public disorder.’
Judge Newton-Price told the defendant: ‘I have adjourned this case to the next hearing, which will take place on Thursday, November 12. I have set dates for service of evidence.
‘At that hearing on November 12, you will appear by the court videolink system and your counsel, Mr Pentol, I have given permission to appear by videolink as well.
‘I have set a trial date, provisionally at least, for 1st March next year and custody time limits are 25th March.’