Danny Thomas (also known as 'Danny Tommo'), a former kidnapping convict released from prison, organized anti-migrant boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth on September 7, 2026, after weeks of preparation. Thomas, associated with far-right activism, had previously served time for attempted kidnapping in 2016.
The Patriot Platform, a far-right anti-migrant collective, mobilized masked and hooded members at Dover and Portsmouth in early September 2026. Campaign groups identified the network as housing violent criminals and linked to extremist activities.