Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing journalists

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 19:15 · Archive

Anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson has been convicted of harassing two Daily Mail journalists.

Anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, whose legal name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been convicted of harassing two journalists during widespread rioting in 2024. Robinson stood trial at London's Southwark Crown Court on two counts of harassment causing fear of violence, relating to messages and calls made to Daily Mail reporters.

The conviction followed a Daily Mail story published when Robinson was on holiday in Cyprus. The outlet accused him of 'stoking race riots from his sunbed' after he repeatedly posted about murders in Southport that sparked riots across the United Kingdom. Robinson repeatedly contacted the two journalists involved in the story, posted messages about them on X and stated he had photos of their home address and family.

Robinson claimed he had only intended to pressure the reporters and the Daily Mail to remove a picture of his ex-wife from their website. A jury found him guilty by a 10-2 majority after 11 hours and 25 minutes of deliberation on Wednesday. He was released on bail ahead of his sentencing in December.

The charge of harassment causing fear of violence carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, or up to 14 years if deemed racially or religiously aggravated. The judge said he will consider 'all options' when sentencing.

How it is being reported

• UK jury finds Robinson guilty of harassing reportersJurors at a London court have found anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson guilty of harassment causing fear of violence.Perth Now · 28 Oct, 18:59
• UK jury finds Robinson guilty of harassing reportersJurors at a London court have found anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson guilty of harassment causing fear of violence.The West Australian · 28 Oct, 18:59

In this story: Tommy Robinson · Stephen Yaxley-Lennon · Daily Mail · Southwark Crown Court · Southport · Cyprus · United Kingdom

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