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Tommy Robinson arrives at court ahead of harassment trial

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Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appeared in court facing two counts of harassment causing fear of violence towards MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. The alleged incidents occurred between August 5 and 7, 2024, involving posts and direct messages on his X account as well as a threatening phone call to Mr. Young. Robinson expressed gratitude for support he received via social media ahead of the trial.

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Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appeared in court on October 19, 2026, facing harassment charges. He is accused of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence directed at MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account activities between August 5 and 7, 2024. According to the allegations, Robinson made threatening comments in direct messages and on a phone call with Mr. Young, saying, “I’m coming to get you,” and allegedly threatened to visit Mr. Young's house. The case involves messages sent directly to Mr. Dirnhuber, one of which stated, "I’ll be knocking at your door." Robinson posted on social media the night before his court appearance, thanking supporters for their messages ahead of what he called a new round of “lawfare” against him.

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🔮 Read More He is accused of harassment causing fear of violence through X posts and direct messages, and an alleged telephone call on August 5 2024, in which he is accused of telling Mr Young he would visit his house, saying: “I’m coming to get you.”

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🔮 Read More He is accused of harassment causing fear of violence through X posts and direct messages, as well as an alleged telephone call on August 5 2024, in which he is accused of telling Mr Young he would visit his house, saying: “I’m coming to get you”.

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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. asserted

name → charge → August

Read More He is accused of harassment causing fear of violence through X posts and direct messages, and an alleged telephone call on August 5 2024, in which he is accused of telling Mr Young he would visit his house, saying: “I’m coming to get you.” asserted

I → read → you

One of the direct messages Robinson is accused of sending Mr Dirnhuber on X on the same day allegedly said: “I’ll be knocking at your door.” uncertain

I → accuse → door

On Sunday evening, he posted on social media to thank “everyone for the messages of love and support ahead of the latest round of lawfare being used against me”. asserted

he → post → me

Tommy Robinson arrives at court ahead of harassment trial

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