Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court told
Summary
Tommy Robinson, a political activist, is on trial for allegedly harassing two journalists after they published photos of him on holiday. The court heard that Robinson shared pictures of a reporter’s family online, made threatening calls, and his actions caused fear and stress to the journalists and their families.Key Facts
- Tommy Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
- He is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence toward journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber.
- After a mass murder in Southport in July 2024, Robinson posted on social media about his holiday in Cyprus, leading to media coverage showing him on a sunbed.
- Robinson allegedly shared photos of journalist Andrew Young’s wife and child on social media and made threatening phone calls saying “I’m coming to get you.”
- A grey Audi was reportedly parked outside Young’s home, adding to concerns about intimidation.
- Two men in a car shouted at Young’s daughter and may have photographed her, increasing the distress on the family.
- Jacob Dirnhuber said Robinson’s harassment made him afraid to go out or stay in his own home, eventually forcing him to move.
- The court heard that Robinson’s actions followed coverage of far-right agitation online, which had caused riots in the UK in 2024.
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