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The Independent
9 hours ago
- The Independent
Tommy Robinson ‘flees the country' after police launch investigation into assault at St Pancras
Far-right activist is believed to have left the country after he was filmed at the scene of a serious alleged assault at a London train station. Police have confirmed the suspect in the assault, which seemingly left a man unconscious on the floor of St Pancras rail station on Monday evening, boarded a flight out of the country in the early hours of the morning. Footage widely circulated online appears to show the 42-year-old activist, of Luton, Bedfordshire, pacing back and forth as the injured man lies motionless on the station concourse. A British Transport Police spokesman said: 'Following a report of an assault at St Pancras station last night (28 July), officers have confirmed that the suspect, a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire, boarded a flight out of the country in the early hours of this morning. 'Detectives are continuing to work closely to progress the investigation and bring him into custody for questioning.' In the footage, Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appeared to be walking in the background as security were called to help the unconscious man. One good samaritan could be heard urgently calling for help for the injured person, saying: 'Can we get some help over here!' The footage does not show how the man came to be hurt. However, Robinson appears to say 'he f***ing came at me, bruv,' before walking away down a set of stairs. Earlier that day, the founder of the now-defunct English Defence League posted videos of himself in the capital on X as he promoted a protest on 13 September. On Tuesday, Robinson further shared a post on X appearing to suggest he had defended himself in the incident. The post, written by Mike Hacks and reposted by Robinson, said: 'A pre-emptive strike is totally legal. To me, it looks pretty clear. Tommy Robinson - controversial or not - was going about his business. Someone tried to attack him, and they came off worse. 'I hope they're ok and make a full recovery, but if you start a physical fight with someone - especially someone who won't hesitate to protect themselves - you have to be willing to lose.' In May, Robinson was released from prison after serving seven months for contempt of court. He was jailed in October for multiple breaches of an injunction made in 2021 that barred him from repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee who successfully sued him for libel.
The National
13 hours ago
- The National
Police probe 'assault' after Tommy Robinson 'filmed at St Pancras'
British Transport Police confirmed the probe had been launched after 'reports of an assault' at St Pancras station in the UK capital at around 8.40pm on Monday, July 28. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, had posted on social media showing himself at the station earlier on Monday. Video shared on social media by other accounts allegedly showed Lennon at the station next to a man laying on the floor and saying: 'He f***ing come at me.' READ MORE: Scottish school under fire for pipe band performance for Donald Trump A statement from the British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to St Pancras station just after 8.40pm yesterday [Monday] following reports of an assault. "Officers attended and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening. "Overnight the investigation has been ongoing and officers have been making arrest enquiries. "Anyone with information or who witnessed what happened can text 61016 quoting reference 655 of 28 July." One witness told LBC they had seen 'around eight police vehicles' outside the station, adding: "I saw an unconscious man being worked on by paramedics – they erected curtains around him.'
ITV News
2 days ago
- Politics
- ITV News
Police impose restrictions ahead of protests in Epping
Police have imposed restrictions to curb any violence or disorder ahead of fresh protests outside a hotel being used to house is set to see the latest in a series of demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after an asylum seeker was charged with allegedly attempting to kiss a 14-year-old Up to Racism counter-protesters are also due to gather from Police said protest restrictions are necessary and proportionate, saying there has been repeated serious disruption, violence, and harm to the force said there will be a ban on anyone wearing face coverings and that there will be designated sites opposite the hotel for protesters.A dispersal order will be in effect from 12pm on Sunday until 8am on Monday, covering Epping town centre and nearby transport order gives officers the power to remove anyone suspected of anti-social activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said on his X account on July 20 that he was "coming to Epping next Sunday ... and bringing thousands more with me".In a later post, Robinson said he may no longer be Police said that residents have reported feeling "trapped", fearful of leaving their homes and anxious about protest activity. Hotel residents and staff have been advised to remain indoors after 5pm as some have experienced verbal and physical harassment, including a resident chased and injured while returning to the hotel, the force Police said there was an "escalation of violence" during protests on July 13, 17, 20 and 24, involving hundreds of force added that officers were assaulted, missiles were thrown, vehicles were vandalised and the hotel sustained broken windows and Police said on Saturday that two more men have been charged and will appear in court after the Gower, 43, of High Street, Epping, was charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker on July was remanded into custody and was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Meadows, 18, of Sunnyside Road, Epping, was charged with failing to remove an item worn and possession of cannabis on July has been bailed to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on September 24. It comes after 10 people were charged in relation to the disorder, Essex Police have also been protests outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf which is reportedly set to be used to offer temporary accommodation for asylum Epping protest was sparked by the charging of asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, with sexual assault after he allegedly attempted to kiss a 14-year-old denied the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and will stand trial in August.
South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Police impose restrictions ahead of fresh protests outside migrant hotel
Sunday is set to see the latest in a series of demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after an asylum seeker was charged with allegedly attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl. Stand Up to Racism counter-protesters are also due to gather from 2pm. Essex Police said protest restrictions are necessary and proportionate, saying there has been repeated serious disruption, violence, and harm to the community. The force said there will be a ban on anyone wearing face coverings and that there will be designated sites opposite the hotel for protesters. A dispersal order will be in effect from 12pm on Sunday until 8am on Monday, covering Epping town centre and nearby transport hubs. The order gives officers the power to remove anyone suspected of anti-social behaviour. Political activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said on his X account on July 20 that he was 'coming to Epping next Sunday … and bringing thousands more with me'. In a later post, Robinson said he may no longer be attending. Essex Police said that residents have reported feeling 'trapped', fearful of leaving their homes and anxious about protest activity. Hotel residents and staff have been advised to remain indoors after 5pm as some have experienced verbal and physical harassment, including a resident chased and injured while returning to the hotel, the force added. Essex Police said there was an 'escalation of violence' during protests on July 13, 17, 20 and 24, involving hundreds of people. The force added that officers were assaulted, missiles were thrown, vehicles were vandalised and the hotel sustained broken windows and graffiti. Essex Police said on Saturday that two more men have been charged and will appear in court after the disorder. Lee Gower, 43, of High Street, Epping, was charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker on July 17. He was remanded into custody and was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Saturday. Joshua Meadows, 18, of Sunnyside Road, Epping, was charged with failing to remove an item worn and possession of cannabis on July 24. He has been bailed to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on September 24. It comes after 10 people were charged in relation to the disorder, Essex Police said. Meanwhile, there was a peaceful protest outside a hotel reportedly housing migrants in Bowthorpe near Norwich on Saturday. Norfolk Police arrested two men in their 20s on suspicion of affray following demonstrations outside hotels in Diss and Bowthorpe last week. There have also been protests outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf which is reportedly set to be used to offer temporary accommodation for asylum seekers. The Epping protest was sparked by the charging of asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, with sexual assault after he allegedly attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and will stand trial in August.
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Police impose restrictions ahead of fresh protests outside migrant hotel
Sunday is set to see the latest in a series of demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after an asylum seeker was charged with allegedly attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl. Stand Up to Racism counter-protesters are also due to gather from 2pm. Essex Police said protest restrictions are necessary and proportionate, saying there has been repeated serious disruption, violence, and harm to the community. The force said there will be a ban on anyone wearing face coverings and that there will be designated sites opposite the hotel for protesters. A dispersal order will be in effect from 12pm on Sunday until 8am on Monday, covering Epping town centre and nearby transport hubs. The order gives officers the power to remove anyone suspected of anti-social behaviour. Political activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said on his X account on July 20 that he was 'coming to Epping next Sunday … and bringing thousands more with me'. In a later post, Robinson said he may no longer be attending. Essex Police said that residents have reported feeling 'trapped', fearful of leaving their homes and anxious about protest activity. Hotel residents and staff have been advised to remain indoors after 5pm as some have experienced verbal and physical harassment, including a resident chased and injured while returning to the hotel, the force added. Essex Police said there was an 'escalation of violence' during protests on July 13, 17, 20 and 24, involving hundreds of people. The force added that officers were assaulted, missiles were thrown, vehicles were vandalised and the hotel sustained broken windows and graffiti. Essex Police said on Saturday that two more men have been charged and will appear in court after the disorder. Lee Gower, 43, of High Street, Epping, was charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker on July 17. He was remanded into custody and was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Saturday. Joshua Meadows, 18, of Sunnyside Road, Epping, was charged with failing to remove an item worn and possession of cannabis on July 24. He has been bailed to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on September 24. It comes after 10 people were charged in relation to the disorder, Essex Police said. Meanwhile, there was a peaceful protest outside a hotel reportedly housing migrants in Bowthorpe near Norwich on Saturday. Norfolk Police arrested two men in their 20s on suspicion of affray following demonstrations outside hotels in Diss and Bowthorpe last week. There have also been protests outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf which is reportedly set to be used to offer temporary accommodation for asylum seekers. The Epping protest was sparked by the charging of asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, with sexual assault after he allegedly attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and will stand trial in August.
