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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Tommy Robinson breaks silence & claims he ‘defended himself' after being released on bail over ‘St Pancras assault'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOMMY Robinson has broken his silence and claimed he "defended himself" after being released on bail following his arrest last night. The 42-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was detained at Luton Airport at 6.25pm yesterday, after boarding an EasyJet flight from Faro Airport in Portugal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Tommy Robinson broke his silence in a post on X Credit: X 4 Robinson walked off the plane wearing a blue top, denim shorts and a black cap last night 4 It comes after a video was posted on social media which showed Robinson near a man lying on the ground Credit: UKNIP The British Transport Police confirmed earlier today that a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire was released on police bail until September 8 while enquiries continue. Now, Robinson has taken to social media to speak out for the first time following his bail. Speaking on X, formerly Twitter, he said: "I've got to be honest, one of the worst week's of my life. "I was worried, very worried, I thought I was being stitched up." The far-right activist then spoke out regarding the incident at St Pancras. He said: "And then in the end I had to defend myself - that's exactly what the footage shows. "If someone comes up and wants to accost me, confront me and attempt to attack me i'm within my rights to defend myself." Robinson added: "I was detained yesterday on GBH section 18 and I was interviewed. "And what my request would be right now is release the footage for the public to see. "Everyone needs to see the footage, not just that little clip, you need to see the footage." The BTP were called to St Pancras at 8.40pm on July 28 following reports of an assault. Officers discovered a man with serious injuries who was transported to hospital. Police confirmed last week the man injured in the alleged assault had been discharged from hospital. A video was posted on social media which showed Robinson near a man lying on the ground, who appeared to be unresponsive. Robinson claimed the man had attacked him in the footage before leaving the country shortly after. Yesterday, stunned passengers watched on as an aircraft was surrounded by British Transport Police officers. Cops were waiting for the far-right activist after he left the country following an alleged assault at St Pancras Station last week. Speaking on X, today Robinson claimed it was a "planned trip" and he had notified the police when he was coming back. The EDL co-founder walked off the plane wearing a blue top, denim shorts and a black cap. He was met by two female officers at the bottom of the stairs at a runway at Luton Airport. The 42-year-old was led into a police van stationed on the tarmac, surrounded by six cops. A source who was on the plane from Portugal spoke to The Sun and revealed what happened when Robinson was arrested. "I was going to the toilet and I noticed he was sitting down on our flight," they said. 'I knew he was wanted for the attack [at St Pancras], so I had an idea of what was going to play out when we landed. 'Not many people knew who he was on board - so other passengers were shocked to see police officers waiting outside for him. They must have known he was coming back. 'There were two police vans waiting outside for him - and when he walked to the front of the plane, there were officers waiting at the doors. 'As soon as he came down the stairs he was grabbed by an officer - there were about four or five officers around him, and he was quickly escorted into a police van.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Tommy Robinson breaks silence & says ‘I've had the worst week of my life' after being released on bail over ‘assault'
TOMMY Robinson has broken his silence after being released on bail following his arrest last night. The 42-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was detained at Luton Airport at 6.25pm yesterday, after boarding an EasyJet flight from Faro Airport in Portugal. 4 4 4 The British Transport Police confirmed earlier today that a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire was released on police bail until September 8 while enquiries continue. Now, Robinson has taken to social media to speak out for the first time following his bail. Speaking on X, formerly Twitter, he said: "I've got to be honest, one of the worst week's of my life. "I was worried, very worried, I thought I was being stitched up." The far-right activist then spoke out regarding the incident at St Pancras. He said: "And then in the end I had to defend myself - that's exactly what the footage shows "If someone comes up and wants to accost me, confront me and attempt to attack me i'm within my rights to defend myself." He added: "I was detained yesterday on GBH section 18 and I was interviewed. "And what my request would be right now is release the footage for the public to see. "Everyone needs to see the footage, not just that little clip, you need to see the footage." The BTP were called to St Pancras at 8.40pm on July 28 following reports of an assault. Officers discovered a man with serious injuries who was transported to hospital. Police confirmed last week the man injured in the alleged assault had been discharged from hospital. A video was posted on social media which showed Robinson near a man lying on the ground, who appeared to be unresponsive. Robinson claimed the man had attacked him in the footage before leaving the country shortly after. Yesterday, stunned passengers watched on as an aircraft was surrounded by British Transport Police officers. Cops were waiting for the far-right activist after he left the country following an alleged assault at St Pancras Station last week. Speaking on X, today Robinson claimed it was a "planned trip" and he had notified the police when he was coming back. The EDL co-founder walked off the plane wearing a blue top, denim shorts and a black cap. He was met by two female officers at the bottom of the stairs at a runway at Luton Airport. The 42-year-old was led into a police van stationed on the tarmac, surrounded by six cops. A source who was on the plane from Portugal spoke to The Sun and revealed what happened when Robinson was arrested. "I was going to the toilet and I noticed he was sitting down on our flight," they said. 'I knew he was wanted for the attack [at St Pancras], so I had an idea of what was going to play out when we landed. 'Not many people knew who he was on board - so other passengers were shocked to see police officers waiting outside for him. They must have known he was coming back. 'There were two police vans waiting outside for him - and when he walked to the front of the plane, there were officers waiting at the doors. 'As soon as he came down the stairs he was grabbed by an officer - there were about four or five officers around him, and he was quickly escorted into a police van.' 4
The Sun
29-07-2025
- The Sun
Tommy Robinson shouts ‘you saw him come at me' as man lays unconscious on floor after St Pancras ‘assault'
TOMMY Robinson has been filmed in an angry row while a man lies face down at a train station - with cops making "arrest enquiries" overnight. Video shows the far right activist being confronted by a bystander on the concourse at St Pancras Station in London yesterday evening before cops swarmed the scene. 6 6 6 Robinson walks down the steps towards the platform while another man can be heard saying "quick, quick, can we get someone here quick" to staff. Robinson then comes back up the stairs and appears to tell the bystander "he come at me bruv, you saw that, he come at me" before the clip ends. The other man can be heard saying "quick, quick, can we get someone here quick" to staff. A bystander is heard shouting "Tommy, Tommy" in the background Cops say a man was taken to hospital with "serious injuries" and an investigation continued through the night. It is not thought any arrests have yet been made. Photos show forensic officers later at the scene, taking DNA samples from the handrail down to the platform, with blood stains visible just above the stairs. Paramedics had reportedly used a blood transfusion bag to treat the alleged victim. British Transport Police told The Sun this morning: 'Officers were called to St Pancras station just after 8.40pm yesterday (28 July) 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." A witness said around eight police vehicles were lined up outside on both sides of the station after the incident. They told LBC: "I saw an unconscious man being worked on by paramedics – they erected curtains around him. "They were trying to resuscitate him – and there was what looked like a blood transfusion bag. "The station was still open as normal while the incident was being dealt with." Earlier in the day, EDL founder Robinson - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - filmed himself at the station where he was handing out flyers for an upcoming protest. His video, posted on X, was titled "Spreading the word". He can be heard encouraging a man off screen to attend, saying: "Make sure you bring your friends, bruv... it's gonna be massive, man." It's understood an argument had broken out at the station. A BTP spokesperson said yesterday: "Officers are aware of an incident tonight (28 July) at St Pancras station and are investigating. "If anyone has any information regarding the incident please text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 reference 655 of 28 July." The Sun has contacted the Met Police and London Ambulance Service for further information. 6 6 6
The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Tommy Robinson back in court for harassment – just nine days after he was released from prison
TOMMY Robinson is back in court today for harassment - just days after he was released from prison. The far-Right activist - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - is accused of targeting two journalists. Advertisement 5 Tommy Robinson is back in court today Credit: Reuters 5 He was surrounded by supporters as he made his way into Westminster Magistrates' Court Credit: Reuters 5 It comes after he was released from jail nine days ago Credit: PA Robinson has arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a hearing. The 42-year-old, who was clutching a microphone, was surrounded by supporters. He is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence between August 5 and 7, 2024. It comes just nine days after Robinson was released from prison after a judge ruled he could be freed four months early. Advertisement He was locked up for 18 months in October for contempt of court. Robinson had made multiple breaches of an injunction in 2021, which barred him from repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee who successfully sued him for libel. He was pictured leaving HMP Woodhill in Buckinghamshire sporting a full beard and rosary. He was filmed speaking on his X social media channel for around 20 minutes. Advertisement Most read in The Sun When asked how he was feeling, Robinson declared: "Unfortunately the country doesn't believe in free speech." He also said he would organise a free speech festival in London for supporters later in the year. Robinson is facing a separate trial in October next year over an accusation that he failed to provide the Pin for his mobile phone when stopped by Kent Police in Folkestone in July 2024. 5 Robinson appeared more clear-shaven today Credit: AFP Advertisement 5 He was locked up for 18 months for contempt in October Credit: AP
