Tommy Robinson on trial for alleged harassment of journalists
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 04:01 · Archive
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson faces trial for allegedly harassing two MailOnline reporters through social media.
Tommy Robinson, 43, the far-right activist who founded the English Defence League, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday for trial on charges of harassing two journalists. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, faces two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber.
He is accused of sending threatening X posts and direct messages between August 5 and 7, 2024. In an alleged telephone call to Young on August 5, Robinson is accused of threatening to visit his house, saying 'I'm coming to get you'. A direct message allegedly sent to Dirnhuber the same day stated 'I'll be knocking at your door'.
Robinson entered not guilty pleas to the charges in July 2025 and is contesting the allegations at trial.
How it is being reported
- UK far-right activist on trial for alleged harassmentFar-right British activist Tommy Robinson who founded the English Defence League, is due in court, charged with threatening two MailOnline reporters.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 03:47
- UK far-right activist on trial for alleged harassmentFar-right British activist Tommy Robinson who founded the English Defence League, is due in court, charged with threatening two MailOnline reporters.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 03:47
In this story: Tommy Robinson · Andrew Young · Jacob Dirnhuber · English Defence League · MailOnline · Southwark Crown Court · London
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