Tommy Robinson goes on trial at Southwark over alleged threats to journalists
Tommy Robinson, 43, went on trial at Southwark Crown Court on Monday charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber over alleged X posts, messages and a phone call in August 2024.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson went on trial at Southwark Crown Court on Monday charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two MailOnline reporters, in proceedings expected to last five days.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 43, denies the charges, which relate to alleged X posts and direct messages and a phone call between 5 and 7 August 2024, Anadolu Agency reports.
He is accused of telling reporter Andrew Young in a phone call on 5 August that he would go to his house, allegedly saying: “I’m coming to get you.” He is further accused of sending reporter Jacob Dirnhuber a direct message on X the same day allegedly saying: “I’ll be knocking at your door,” and of posting about locating journalists, Radio NewsHub reports.
On 6 August he allegedly posted that he had “located” journalists involved in what he claimed was endangering his children, and later allegedly messaged Mr Dirnhuber: “I’ll bring my questions to all your doors.”
Robinson entered not guilty pleas at a hearing last July and confirmed his name at a pre-trial appearance at Southwark Crown Court earlier this month.
The Crown Prosecution Service reminded all concerned that criminal proceedings are active and that the defendant has the right to a fair trial.
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