Anti-migrant protesters ‘plotting to intercept’ dinghies in the Channel using their own boat in dramatic escalation

ACTIVISTS from the far-right Patriot Platform group have plotted to “stop the boats” by intercepting them in the English Channel, The Sun on Sunday can reveal. The anti-migrant protest group, which has staged balaclava-clad demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth, is said to be considering taking out a vessel to confront would-be asylum seekers as they cross to Britain. A right wing group have plotted to ‘stop the boats’ by intercepting them in the English Channel Credit: Dan Charity The group has has staged balaclava-clad demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth, pictured Saturday’s protest Credit: Getty An undercover Sun on Sunday reporter at the Portsmouth protest last Sunday heard balaclava-clad members discussing the tactic. It would likely involve the group taking a hired boat into international waters, potentially disrupting the busiest shipping lane in the world. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! They may then attempt to turn a dinghy around and take it back to France or simply block it. Border Force or the French fleet could have to intervene. There is no suggestion group leader Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, is involved. He has staged stunts including trips to Calais and Dunkirk beaches, and was banned from France after slashing ditched migrant dinghies. A source said of the Channel plot: “The idea has been discussed. “It’s an early-stage idea, but in the eyes of the activists, physically stopping a boat when the French and Home Office can’t do it would be a major moment. Most read in The Sun “It could end in tragedy, but shows how furious these people are.” Patriot Platform may attempt to turn a dinghy around and take it back to France or simply block it Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The would likely involve the group taking a hired boat into international waters, potentially disrupting the busiest shipping lane in the world Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Comment now