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

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