Tommy Robinson protest: Police identify four people wanted in connection with London rally violence
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson protest: Police identify four people wanted in connection with London rally violence

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police have identified four people wanted in connection with violence at a protest in support of imprisoned far-right figure Tommy Robinson. “Detectives are continuing to appeal for the public’s help in identifying individuals they would like to speak to in connection with serious disorder which occurred during the Free Tommy Robinson Protest,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement, alongside an image of the five. Police release images of five people wanted following violence at far right rally “Serious disruption was caused to members of the public, local businesses and the local communities. I am now appealing for continued support from members of the public to help identify the remaining five individuals in these images.” The demonstration took place in protest at the jailing of English Defence League founder Robinson – real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – who admitted contempt of court after broadcasting details of a trial that was subject to temporary reporting restrictions.

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4 weeks ago
Thousands Rally in London to Support Far-Right Figure Tommy Robinson
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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5 months, 2 weeks ago
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7 months, 2 weeks ago
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
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1 year, 1 month ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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3 years, 3 months ago
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3 years, 9 months ago
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3 years, 9 months ago
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4 years, 3 months ago
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4 years, 3 months ago
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4 years, 7 months ago
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4 years, 7 months ago
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4 years, 7 months ago
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5 years, 1 month ago
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5 years, 3 months ago
Tommy Robinson released from prison ‘looking a mess’
5 years, 4 months ago
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5 years, 8 months ago
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5 years, 10 months ago
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5 years, 10 months ago
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5 years, 10 months ago
Tommy Robinson ‘used coordinated gang’ to surround MP’s surgery at Glasgow library, Stewart McDonald says
5 years, 11 months ago
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6 years ago
Syrian refugee: Far right activist Tommy Robinson removes videos after legal threat
6 years, 1 month ago
Tommy Robinson walks free after judge refers case to attorney general
6 years, 2 months ago
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6 years, 2 months ago
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6 years, 2 months ago
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6 years, 3 months ago
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6 years, 5 months ago
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