French Warship Fires 17 Shots Near British MP's Boat During Live BBC Interview

A French navy patrol vessel fired 17 handgun rounds within 300 metres of a fishing boat carrying Conservative MP Chris Philp during a live BBC interview on migrant crossings two miles off Boulogne on July 28, 2026. The warship Flamant passed alongside before an officer opened fire, aiming away from the boat. Three witnesses say no warning was given. French authorities have not commented. It remains unclear whether the rounds were live or blank.