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French Patrol Boat Fires 17 Shots During BBC Interview

7/28/2026

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A French patrol boat fired gunshots during a BBC interview with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP.
Journalist Michael Keohan heard about 17 shots and saw an officer point a pistol at sea.
The interview occurred at 09:15 BST (10:15 CET) about three miles off French coast.
The BBC has asked the French coastguard for comment.
The UK government said it is in contact with French authorities to understand the context.

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A French patrol boat fired gunshots during a BBC interview with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP.
Journalist Michael Keohan heard about 17 shots and saw an officer point a pistol at sea.
The interview occurred at 09:15 BST (10:15 CET) about three miles off French coast.
The BBC has asked the French coastguard for comment.
The UK government said it is in contact with French authorities to understand the context.