Tommy Robinson charged with terror offence after failing to provide phone password
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Right-wing activist Tommy Robinson has been charged under terror laws after he surrendered to a Kent police station. Tommy Robinson outside Folkestone Police Station as he handed himself in Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 13 November in relation to that charge. A post to Robinson’s one million followers on X/Twitter reads: “We can confirm that Tommy is now being held on remand until Monday where he will appear at Woolwich Crown Court at 10am.’’ Robinson hugged supporters who cheered as he entered Folkestone Police Station The development comes as the Metropolitan Police prepares for thousands of Robinson’s supporters to descend on London and march to Whitehall on Saturday.
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