Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws
Police stop comes after far-right activist rose to global prominence on social media amid racial tensions in Britain Tommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, after a week in which he rose to global prominence on social media. It was understood the far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped and his phone was seized under section 3 of the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act 2019. Continue reading...
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Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, with demonstrators protesting over the death of Henry Nowak in Southampton. Photograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, with demonstrators protesting over the death of Henry Nowak in Southampton. Photograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty ImagesTommy RobinsonTommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism lawsPolice stop comes after far-right activist rose to global prominence on social media amid racial tensions in BritainCharlie MoloneySat 13 Jun 2026 18.08 EDTLast modified on Sat 13 Jun 2026 18.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, after a week in which he rose to…
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