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

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Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appearing in the dock at Southwark Crown Court, London, where he is charged with the harassment of two journalists, October 19, 2026

FAR-RIGHT leader Tommy Robinson used “bully-boy, intimidatory tactics” to frighten two journalists, forcing them to employ security or leave home, a court heard today.

Mr 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. 

He is accused of telling Mr Young “I’m coming to get you” and messaging Mr Dirnhuber “I’ll be knocking at your door.”

Prosecutor Ben Holt told Southwark Crown Court that Mr Robinson circulated images of the journalists’ homes to millions of followers, and that supporters threatened them. 

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