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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Quinn

Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists’ homes to pressure them

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, arriving at Southwark crown court.
Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, arriving at Southwark crown court. Photograph: James Manning/PA

The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has told his harassment trial that he used private investigators to track down journalists who had written about his alleged role in the 2024 riots, and had photographs taken of their homes “to put pressure” on them.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, denied in court that his actions, which included sharing photos of the wife and daughter of one of the journalists, were designed to intimidate and bully.

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