Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing Mail journalists

Political activist Tommy Robinson has been found guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists. The jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted him on two counts of harassment causing fear of violence.
Why it matters
The case highlights legal boundaries regarding the harassment of journalists and the conduct of public political figures.
Published 28 October 2026, 14:41 GMT Updated Just now Political activist Tommy Robinson has been convicted of harassing two Daily Mail journalists.
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found the 43-year-old, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, guilty of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence.
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