Tommy Robinson faces harassment trial at Southwark Crown Court
The activist appeared in court on Friday facing two charges related to alleged actions on X and a phone call.
Incident → evidence → outcomePolitical activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday. He faces two charges of harassment causing fear of violence, which relate to alleged actions targeting MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. His trial is scheduled for October 19 at the same court.
The charges stem from alleged incidents between August 5 and 7, 2024. Robinson is accused of harassment through posts and direct messages on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, and an alleged phone call. During this call on August 5, he is accused of telling Mr Young, "I’m coming to get you." A direct message allegedly sent to Mr Dirnhuber on the same day stated, "I’ll be knocking at your door."
Robinson, 43, appeared in court wearing a dark blue suit and black tie. He spoke only to confirm his name. He had previously entered not guilty pleas to the charges in July of last year.
Questions this report answers
01What charges does Tommy Robinson face?
Tommy Robinson faces two counts of harassment causing fear of violence. These charges relate to alleged actions on X and a phone call between August 5 and 7, 2024, targeting two MailOnline reporters.
02When will Tommy Robinson's trial take place?
Tommy Robinson's trial is scheduled to take place at Southwark Crown Court on October 19. He has previously entered not guilty pleas to the charges.
03What are the alleged incidents of harassment?
The alleged harassment includes posts and direct messages on X, and a phone call on August 5, 2024. He is accused of telling one reporter "I’m coming to get you" and another "I’ll be knocking at your door."
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