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Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Tommy Robinson appears at Southwark Crown Court and denies harassment causing fear of violence against two Mail journalists
Tommy Robinson today appeared at Southwark Crown Court to face charges of harassment causing fear of violence against two Mail journalists. He allegedly told one of them 'I'm coming to get you' and posted images of his home. The activist pleaded not guilty ahead of his trial by jury which was set for October 2026. Robinson entered the dock shortly after 10.15am for the 14-minute trial preparation hearing. Wearing an open-necked white shirt and blue-checked waistcoat, he confirmed his real name of Stephen Yaxley-Lennon and his date of birth. Robinson, 42, is charged with two offences between August 5 and 7 last year. A clerk read out the details of the charges, including allegations that Robinson phoned one of the journalists on August 5 and said: 'I'm coming to get you.' He also allegedly sent direct messages on X, formerly Twitter, to the other journalist saying: 'Got your address' and 'I'll be knocking at your door' and 'We need to talk'. Robinson's actions caused both journalists to 'to fear violence would be used against them', the court heard. Ben Holt, for the Crown Prosecution Service, said at a previous hearing the charges related to alleged multiple posts by Robinson about the journalists on X and calls, over three days, following a news report in the Mail making various allegations about Robinson on August 4 last year. Today at Southwark Crown Court, the clerk read out some of the tweets posted last August which she said included Robinson's accusations the journalists had endangered his children. He is alleged to have posted edited images of a journalist's wife, daughter and the outside of his home saying: 'You will all be questioned on camera about how you think endangering children is ok.' On August 5, he posted: 'I'll have every bit of information on the journalists who wrote these lies & endangered & caused fear to my children. This is not acceptable behaviour; it's intimidation by a corrupt & morally bankrupt media.' The charges say he messaged one of the journalists saying: 'Let your bosses know I'm coming to all your houses.' After the clerk read out the charges, Robinson replied 'not guilty' to both of them. At the previous hearing, the prosecutor said: 'None of the posts contained direct threats of violence. The prosecution's case is premised on the conduct of this defendant and others that has caused them to fear violence and the defendant knew or ought to have known that was the case.' Today Judge Tony Baumgartner, the Recorder of Westminster, said Robinson's trial would take place on October 19, 2026. A pre-trial review hearing will take place on October 5, 2026. The judge said Robinson would remain on conditional bail until his trial. Robinson is on bail with three conditions. He must not contact any prosecution witness directly or indirectly and must not post anything online which would identify them. The third condition states he is 'not to publish any comment relating to current proceedings that may prejudice either parties to proceedings or proceedings themselves other than those permitted by the Crime and Disorder Act'. Enhanced security measures were in place for the hearing with members of the public searched and asked to hand in their phones at the door to the courtroom. Twenty of Mr Robinson's supporters attended court while three security staff stood at the door to the courtroom.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Tommy Robinson arrives at court accused of harassing two journalists after ‘sharing multiple posts' on social media
TOMMY Robinson has arrived at court today accused of harassing two journalists on social media. The far-Right activist - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - allegedly caused the reporters to "fear violence would be used against them". 2 Robinson has arrived at Southwark Crown Court for a hearing. The 42-year-old pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court last month. He claimed he had "never had" the opportunity to have a jury trial and wanted "12 members of the British public" to hear the evidence in the case. Robinson is accused of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence between August 5 and 7, 2024. He allegedly harassed the two reporters causing them to "fear violence would be used against them". The court heard he shared multiple posts about the men on X, formerly Twitter, and in calls. He was previously bailed on the condition he does not contact any prosecution witness directly or indirectly and must not post anything online which would identify them. The third condition stated he is "not to publish any comment relating to current proceedings that may prejudice either parties to proceedings or proceedings themselves other than those permitted by the Crime and Disorder Act." A Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson earlier said: "We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 42, with harassment causing fear of violence against two men. "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial." 2
The Independent
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Political activist Tommy Robinson to appear in court charged with harassment
Political activist is due to appear in court accused of harassing two journalists. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is accused of harassing MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, and their family members, through his X account between August 5 and 7 2024. The 42-year-old is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday following his not guilty pleas at Westminster Magistrates' Court last month. Prosecutors told a previous hearing that none of the alleged harassment contained direct threats of violence. After the last hearing, Robinson spoke of how he had 'never had' the opportunity to have a jury trial and wanted '12 members of the British public' to hear the evidence in the case. Robinson will face a trial preparation hearing when he appears in court on Thursday.
BBC News
07-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Hawksmoor asked Tommy Robinson to leave after staff 'felt uncomfortable'
Far-right anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, was asked to leave a London restaurant after the business said guests and staff felt 42-year-old said he and four others were told to leave the Hawksmoor steakhouse, near Piccadilly Circus, on has accused the restaurant of "discriminatory behaviour" due to his political which did not name Yaxley-Lennon in its statement, said the group left the restaurant "politely", adding that its decision was "not about politics or belief" and it was "not trying to engage in a public debate". The restaurant chain has been contacted for further footage, posted on X by a member of Yaxley-Lennon's group, shows a member of staff telling them that his colleagues felt "uncomfortable serving" staff member is then heard saying that he had a "duty of care", adding that he would waive the bill for their drinks and apologising for the inconvenience. Posting on X, Yaxley-Lennon said: "Restaurants and businesses should not be political. We weren't loud, aggressive or inappropriate, so this can only be my politics."Tripadvisor has temporarily suspended reviews on some Hawksmoor restaurants due to an influx of reviews "that do not describe a first-hand experience". It comes after Yaxley-Lennon called for a boycott of the restaurant and for his followers on X to leave reviews. The steakhouse chain has seven restaurants in London, with branches in Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester and abroad. 'Huge amount of fallout' In a statement Hawksmoor said: "On Thursday, a public figure was asked to leave one of our restaurants because guests and staff felt uncomfortable and had complained. "The party left peacefully and politely on request."It added it wanted to welcome guests "regardless of background or views" and its team had to deal with a "huge amount of fallout... some of which is quite concerning". BBC News has contacted the steakhouse chain's CEO for comment. It comes after Yaxley-Lennon pleaded not guilty to two charges of harassing two Daily Mail journalists on founded the far-right English Defence League, known for its protests against what it calls "radical Islam". He stepped down in 2013.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Moment Tommy Robinson is ‘kicked out of restaurant' because staff ‘don't feel comfortable serving him'
THIS is the moment Tommy Robinson appears to be kicked out of a steak restaurant because staff "felt uncomfortable serving him". Footage shows the far-Right activist - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - having lunch with a group at the Hawksmoor Air Street restaurant in London. 5 5 But he, and his party, were allegedly kicked out of the Art Deco eatery half way through their meal. Once-prominent member of the EDL Guramit Singh Kalirai was also present and claimed they got the boot for "no reason". He tweeted: "Just been kicked out of Hawksmoor steak house for no reason. Literally juts had our starters." A video alongside the post showed Robinson's posse interacting with what appeared to be the manager of the establishment. He can be heard saying "members of staff feel uncomfortable serving you". Mr Kalirai replies "is it because of the colour of my skin?". The supervisor explains "No, no, no. We have a duty of care to our members of staff. "We like to look after our people as I'm sure you can understand." He presents a business card for the CEO of Hawksmoor and advises Robinson to contact the email address "if he has any questions". The manager adds "don't worry about the drinks" saying the steak house, which overlooks Regent Street, will cover them. Tommy Robinson pleads NOT guilty to harassing two journalists after 'sharing multiple posts' He concludes "I'm very sorry. I hope it hasn't inconvenienced you." The 47-second clip then cuts to Mr Kalirai who rants "have you seen that? We've just been kicked out of the steak house. "Been sat here for a f***ing hour. We are sat here with the celebrities." The footage ends with Robinson looking at the card and typing on his mobile phone. The Sun has approached Hawksmoor for comment. It comes hours after Robinson pleaded not guilty to harassing two journalists. Robinson arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court today surrounded by supporters. The 42-year-old denied two counts of harassment causing fear of violence between August 5 and 7, 2024. He allegedly harassed the two reporters causing them to "fear violence would be used against them". The court heard he shared multiple posts about the men on X, formerly Twitter, and in calls. Robinson elected to have his trial at Southwark Crown Court and will appear for a hearing on July 3. He was bailed on the condition he does not contact any prosecution witness directly or indirectly and must not post anything online which would identify them. The third condition stated he is "not to publish any comment relating to current proceedings that may prejudice either parties to proceedings or proceedings themselves other than those permitted by the Crime and Disorder Act." A Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson earlier said: "We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 42, with harassment causing fear of violence against two men. "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial." 5 5
