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Tommy Robinson 'in Tenerife' after St Pancras station assault
Tommy Robinson 'in Tenerife' after St Pancras station assault

Yahoo

timea day ago

  • Yahoo

Tommy Robinson 'in Tenerife' after St Pancras station assault

A British tourist claims he saw Tommy Robinson boarding a flight to Tenerife following an alleged assault at London's St Pancras station. The 42-year-old far-right political activist flew out of the UK as police launched an investigation into an incident in which a man was knocked unconscious on the walkway leading to the station's Thameslink hub. Video footage shared on TikTok on Tuesday by a British tourist appeared to show a man fitting Tommy Robinson's description boarding an airport shuttle. He was wearing a black t-shirt and shorts, a black cap and white trainers, with a visible tattoo on his left leg. The video was captioned: 'Spotted Tommy Robinson getting on my flight this morning.' In another video, the man alleged to be Robinson lifted his cap at the security gates so that a staff member could check his face against his passport photo. Later that day, the British TikToker shared another video tagged with a Tenerife location. Footage shared widely on social media this week, shows an agitated Robinson shouting 'you saw him, he came at me' as a man appears to lay unresponsive and bleeding on the floor. Robinson later claimed in a video he had a fight with a door after showing off a cut on his forehead. But a fellow passenger claimed they saw Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, arguing with an older man before 'punching him so hard it knocked him out'. They said Robinson allegedly shouted at him to "come at me then" before he "punched the man so hard he was knocked out". The witness had been on the way to catch a train when he "heard a loud commotion and arguing" at the top of the Platform B escalator. He said that as he approached the top, he saw the pair "facing off and standing very close to each other". The witness told MailOnline that the alleged assault seemed "very serious" as the individual "wasn't moving afterwards". Robinson could then be seen leaving down a staircase, while another man can be heard saying "quick, can we get someone here" to staff. He then comes back up the stairs and appears to tell the man "he come at me bruv, you saw that". Since the clip emerged, Robinson reposted a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, from a user which read: "If you approach someone with hostility, a man that receives death threats daily, expect to get a clip round the ear hole." In an update, British Transport Police said: "BTP were called to St Pancras station just after 8.40pm yesterday (July 28) 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. "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."

Busy UK railway line where 650 trains pass every day is shutting for a WEEK for £10million revamp – check dates to avoid
Busy UK railway line where 650 trains pass every day is shutting for a WEEK for £10million revamp – check dates to avoid

The Irish Sun

time2 days ago

  • The Irish Sun

Busy UK railway line where 650 trains pass every day is shutting for a WEEK for £10million revamp – check dates to avoid

A MAJOR railway line which sees 650 trains pass through every day, is set to close for an entire week. The closure is taking place due to planned engineering works, with Advertisement 1 A busy train line will be closed for a week Credit: Network Railway Southeastern and Thameslink passengers will be affected by the closure, which will take place in the Trains will not be running between Gravesend, Dartford, Slade Green, Barnehurst and Crayford during the February half term in 2026, which runs from Saturday, February 14, to Sunday, February 22. There will also be no Thameslink service between Plumstead and Gravesend, and an hourly Thameslink shuttle service will run between Gravesend and Rainham. Additionally, all Southeastern Metro routes which pass through Dartford will be subject to change. Advertisement Read more rail stories Highspeed services to and from London, St Pancras via Gravesend will continue to operate, however, passengers have been warned that reductions have been planned for peak-time services, particularly affecting the Hayes and Sidcup lines, with minor impacts on the Bexleyheath, Greenwich, and North Kent lines. Lewisham, St Johns, New Cross, and London terminals will also be affected by service reductions. There will also be rail replacement buses serving Gravesend, Dartford, Slade Green, Barnehurst and Crayford on Saturday, February 8, Sunday, February 9, Sunday, March 1 and Sunday, April 5 for preparation works. The planned work will include the renewal of 10 switches and crossings that allow trains to change tracks. Advertisement Most read in The Sun It will also include the installation of 400 yards of new rail, and the conductor rail that powers trains between Slade Green and Dartford. There will also be platform adjustments at Dartford station, such as reducing the stepping distance between platforms and trains to improve safety. Picturesque English town is getting new £27m train line for first time in 60 years – & will cut journey times by an hour The work is set to cost £10 million, and is set to improve the reliability of the Dartford Junction railway. Network Rail said that more information on alternative travel will be provided in the autumn. Advertisement David Davidson, chief operating officer for Southeastern Railway, said: 'The work at Dartford Junction, where 650 trains pass every day, is a vital investment in the long-term resilience and efficiency at one of the busiest sections on the South Eastern Railway network. 'We know there's never a good time to do work like this, but we've deliberately chosen the half- term to minimise disruption, when schools are on holiday and fewer people are commuting. "To make the most of the time available, we'll also carry out additional improvement work at Dartford station. 'We understand this closure will significantly impact travel, and we're working hard to ensure passengers are fully informed about its impact and the alternative travel arrangements available.' Advertisement Your rights to compensation for train delays YOU may be able to get compensation for train journeys that have been delayed or cancelled. You'll usually need to apply as you won't get it automatically. Train companies have adopted "delay repay", a national scheme used to compensate you for unexpected delays. Passengers are entitled to compensation for a delay of 15 minutes or more. How much you get back depends on how long the delays are and the type of ticket you have. Compensation ranges from 25% of the ticket price to 100%. You'll get a full refund if your train was delayed by 120 minutes or longer. It doesn't matter which train company you are travelling with - the scheme is nationwide and all firms are part of it. But how you claim the money back will be up to each train company and you'll have to apply directly. You can usually do this online. You'll probably need a picture of your ticket and information about the train service you were on to claim. You can find each train line and how to claim at: If your train is delayed or cancelled and you choose not to travel, you can get a refund on the ticket from where you bought it and there are no fees.

Busy UK railway line where 650 trains pass every day is shutting for a WEEK for £10million revamp – check dates to avoid
Busy UK railway line where 650 trains pass every day is shutting for a WEEK for £10million revamp – check dates to avoid

The Sun

time2 days ago

  • The Sun

Busy UK railway line where 650 trains pass every day is shutting for a WEEK for £10million revamp – check dates to avoid

A MAJOR railway line which sees 650 trains pass through every day, is set to close for an entire week. The closure is taking place due to planned engineering works, with commuters able to take replacement buses instead. 1 Southeastern and Thameslink passengers will be affected by the closure, which will take place in the Dartford area. Trains will not be running between Gravesend, Dartford, Slade Green, Barnehurst and Crayford during the February half term in 2026, which runs from Saturday, February 14, to Sunday, February 22. There will also be no Thameslink service between Plumstead and Gravesend, and an hourly Thameslink shuttle service will run between Gravesend and Rainham. Additionally, all Southeastern Metro routes which pass through Dartford will be subject to change. Highspeed services to and from London, St Pancras via Gravesend will continue to operate, however, passengers have been warned that reductions have been planned for peak-time services, particularly affecting the Hayes and Sidcup lines, with minor impacts on the Bexleyheath, Greenwich, and North Kent lines. Lewisham, St Johns, New Cross, and London terminals will also be affected by service reductions. There will also be rail replacement buses serving Gravesend, Dartford, Slade Green, Barnehurst and Crayford on Saturday, February 8, Sunday, February 9, Sunday, March 1 and Sunday, April 5 for preparation works. The planned work will include the renewal of 10 switches and crossings that allow trains to change tracks. It will also include the installation of 400 yards of new rail, and the conductor rail that powers trains between Slade Green and Dartford. There will also be platform adjustments at Dartford station, such as reducing the stepping distance between platforms and trains to improve safety. Picturesque English town is getting new £27m train line for first time in 60 years – & will cut journey times by an hour The work is set to cost £10 million, and is set to improve the reliability of the Dartford Junction railway. Network Rail said that more information on alternative travel will be provided in the autumn. David Davidson, chief operating officer for Southeastern Railway, said: 'The work at Dartford Junction, where 650 trains pass every day, is a vital investment in the long-term resilience and efficiency at one of the busiest sections on the South Eastern Railway network. 'We know there's never a good time to do work like this, but we've deliberately chosen the half- term to minimise disruption, when schools are on holiday and fewer people are commuting. "To make the most of the time available, we'll also carry out additional improvement work at Dartford station. 'We understand this closure will significantly impact travel, and we're working hard to ensure passengers are fully informed about its impact and the alternative travel arrangements available.' Your rights to compensation for train delays YOU may be able to get compensation for train journeys that have been delayed or cancelled. You'll usually need to apply as you won't get it automatically. Train companies have adopted "delay repay", a national scheme used to compensate you for unexpected delays. Passengers are entitled to compensation for a delay of 15 minutes or more. How much you get back depends on how long the delays are and the type of ticket you have. Compensation ranges from 25% of the ticket price to 100%. You'll get a full refund if your train was delayed by 120 minutes or longer. It doesn't matter which train company you are travelling with - the scheme is nationwide and all firms are part of it. But how you claim the money back will be up to each train company and you'll have to apply directly. You can usually do this online. You'll probably need a picture of your ticket and information about the train service you were on to claim. You can find each train line and how to claim at: If your train is delayed or cancelled and you choose not to travel, you can get a refund on the ticket from where you bought it and there are no fees.

Thameslink's oldest station worker, 85, honoured with song
Thameslink's oldest station worker, 85, honoured with song

BBC News

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • BBC News

Thameslink's oldest station worker, 85, honoured with song

An 85-year-old railway worker from north London has been honoured with a folk song to mark his long service. Siggy Cragwell, from Hampstead, works as an assistant at Elstree and Borehamwood station, and is Thameslink's oldest special track about Mr Cragwell was one of five commissioned by BBC Radio 2 to tell the stories of people whose lives have been influenced – or changed irrevocably – by was written by award-winning singer-songwriter Richard Thompson, and featured Mr Cragwell's cricketing colleagues on backing vocals at their club, Holtwhites-Trinibis, near Gordon Hill railway station. "It's such an honour to have this song written about me," said Mr Cragwell. Mr Cragwell came to Britain as part of the Windrush generation in 1962 and started work the day after his ship docked in Thameslink Railway said he had been delivering excellent customer service on the railway non-stop ever since. Mr Cragwell did try to retire once but said he found life so boring that he came back to work. He has received two lifetime achievement awards – one by popular vote in his north London community – and a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to the railway. He previously played cricket for the England over-70s, and still takes wickets from players in their 20s."I could never have dreamed when I came to this country that I'd still be working for the railway 63 years later and be receiving all these accolades," Mr Cragwell added.

Man, 30, arrested after girl, 17, raped in London train toilet
Man, 30, arrested after girl, 17, raped in London train toilet

Metro

time3 days ago

  • Metro

Man, 30, arrested after girl, 17, raped in London train toilet

A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at a train station before she was taken on to a train and raped in the toilet. The sexual assault happened at Woolwich Arsenal railway station on the platform towards Abbey Wood at 6.05am on Saturday, July 19, police said. Five minutes later, the girl was raped in the Thameslink train carriage toilet towards Abbey Wood from Woolwich Arsenal. A man left the train at Abbey Wood while the girl continued towards Slade Green and later reported it to the police . More Trending British Transport Police (BTP) said a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into custody. He has now been released on bail pending further inquiries. Police are appealing for anyone who was at Woolwich Arsenal station and may have seen the pair on the platform. The force is also appealing to anyone who saw them on the train together to contact police on 101. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'I am a Lioness super fan, and I'm getting tattoos of seven players on my calf' MORE: Rugby star, 27, killed alongside property developer father in London stabbing MORE: Sister of Sicilian mafia's 'last godfather' freed from prison

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