Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been released on bail following his arrest over an alleged assault at London’s St Pancras station. The 42-year-old was detained by British Transport Police at Luton Airport on August 4, 2025, after disembarking from a flight from Faro, Portugal.
The alleged assault occurred on July 28, 2025, at St Pancras station, where a man suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. A video of the incident, widely circulated online, shows Robinson walking near the motionless man, claiming self-defense. Robinson was heard saying, “You saw him. He came at me bruv, you saw that, he came at me”. The victim was given CPR by paramedics before being rushed to the hospital.
British Transport Police confirmed that Robinson was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and was released on police bail until September 8, 2025, as they continue to investigate the incident. CCTV footage from the station has been recovered and studied by detectives. Robinson’s supporters argue that he is being unfairly targeted for his views, while critics see him as a symbol of hate and intolerance.
Tommy Robinson is a prominent far-right activist with numerous convictions for public order and contempt offenses. In May 2025, he was released from prison four months early after the high court cut his 18-month sentence for contempt of court. He was imprisoned in October 2024 for flouting an injunction that prevented him from repeating false claims about a Syrian schoolboy. Robinson has been described by the advocacy group Hope Not Hate as “the UK’s most notorious far-right extremist”.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk had previously called for Robinson’s release from prison, sparking controversy. Robinson’s arrest has raised questions about the limits of free speech and the role of social media in promoting extremist views.
Robinson’s history of controversy and run-ins with the law has sparked heated debates about free speech and extremism in the UK. His imprisonment in October 2024 for contempt of court, after admitting to flouting an injunction related to defamatory claims against a Syrian refugee, Jamal Hijazi, drew widespread attention. Elon Musk’s public backing of Robinson, calling for his release from prison, further fueled the controversy surrounding the activist’s views and actions.