Tommy Robinson used ‘bully-boy tactics’ to frighten journalists after Cyprus holiday, court told

Activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, walks back to Southwark Crown Court with his team, from a break, as he appears on trial on two charges of harassment causing fear of violence, in London, Britain, October 19, 2026 - (Reuters)

Political activist Tommy Robinson used “bully-boy, intimidatory tactics” to frighten two journalists, forcing them to employ security or leave home, a court has heard.

Robinson, 43, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account between August 5 and 7 2024.