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Danny Tommo Remanded in Custody Ahead of 2027 Trial
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Core Event: Bail Refusal and Remand
On September 29, Daniel Thomas – “Danny Tommo” – appeared via videolink from HMP Winchester at Portsmouth Crown Court. The judge denied bail and ordered him to remain in custody. A provisional trial date was set for 1 March 2027, with custody limits to 25 March 2027.
Background & Context
Thomas, 37, is charged with:
- Criminal damage for allegedly slashing an inflatable dinghy in the English Channel on 22 September while an emergency responder was aboard.
- Failing to disclose his mobile-phone PIN, under Section 53 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
He pleaded not guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on 25 September. The incident was livestreamed, leading to his arrest on 23 September on suspicion of offences under the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 and the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 22 Sept | Alleged slashing of a boat with a responder aboard. |
| 23 Sept | Arrest on maritime-related suspicions. |
| 24 Sept | Hundreds gathered outside the Northern Police Investigation Centre. |
| 25 Sept | First court appearance; not-guilty pleas. |
| 27 Sept | Demonstration in Basingstoke calling for release. |
| 29 Sept | Bail hearing; bail refused, remand ordered. |
| 12 Nov (scheduled) | Adjourned hearing for service of evidence. |
| 1 Mar 2027 (scheduled) | Provisional trial date. |
| 25 Mar 2027 (scheduled) | Custody time-limit date. |
Data & Statistics
- Age: 37.
- Family: Father of four; partner pregnant.
- Supporters: Hundreds at both the 24 Sept and 29 Sept gatherings.
- Legal representation: Simon Pentol KC (defence).
Official Statements & Responses
- The court set a 12 Nov adjournment for service of evidence and confirmed the 1 Mar 2027 trial date.
- Defence counsel Simon Pentol KC described the case as “politically charged and fundamentally flawed,” and offered bail conditions to keep Thomas with his family.
Criticism & Opposition
The defence argues the prosecution’s framing targets Thomas’s activism rather than the alleged criminal act.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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.” — James Newton-Price, judge
- “He is prepared to put himself in that position to be able to return to his family today.” — Mr Pentol, defence counsel
What’s Next
The next hearing on 12 Nov will address service of evidence. The trial is slated for 1 Mar 2027, with custody limits to 25 Mar 2027 unless further extensions are ordered.