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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Quinn

Tommy Robinson flees UK amid contempt of court proceedings

Tommy Robinson outside court.
Tommy Robinson was arrested on Sunday in Folkestone but was released on bail. Photograph: James Manning/PA

Tommy Robinson fled Britain on Sunday night to “put himself beyond the reach of authorities” in the UK, where he was due to be in court over alleged contempt proceedings, the hearing was told.

The far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested on Sunday at the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone by police who used counter-terrorism powers, but he was released on unconditional bail.

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