French Navy Ship Fires 17 Shots Near British Lawmaker's Boat During Live TV Interview

A French navy ship fired 17 handgun shots within 300 metres of a fishing boat carrying Conservative MP Chris Philp during a live BBC interview about migrant crossings, two miles off France's coast on July 28, 2026. The warship passed alongside before an officer fired away from the boat. Three witnesses say no warning was given. French authorities have not commented. It is unclear whether the shots were real bullets or blanks.