Daniel Thomas, the anti-migrant activist known as Danny Tommo, has pleaded guilty to criminal damage over a dinghy slashed in the English Channel.

Thomas, 37, had previously denied the charge but changed his plea at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday 12 November, The Times reported.

The case followed an incident on 22 September. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said an emergency responder was aboard the boat when it was damaged. Footage streamed from the Channel showed Thomas leaning towards the inflatable vessel.