UK far-right activist arrested after migrant boat slashed in English Channel

A far-right activist who had led protests against migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has been arrested for allegedly slashing a dinghy in the water, police said Thursday.The incident comes as agitators against Immigration adopt a confrontational new tactic of trying to stop the boats landing on England’s shores, clashing with police and rescuers in the process.A video posted on Tuesday on social media appears to show Daniel Thomas, 37, taking a knife to an inflatable boat, which was empty of migrants but had a rescue services member aboard, while shouting “You’re in English territory”.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said a 37-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life and endangering the safety of a vessel. It said he remained in custody on Thursday.