Political activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, has denied harassing two journalists. The 42-year-old from Luton allegedly told one of the MailOnline reporters "I'm coming to get you", and said to another "I'll be knocking at your door" in August 2024. He appeared at Southwark Crown Court to deny two offences of harassment causing fear of violence. Judge Tony Baumgartner said a five-day trial would be held on 19 October 2026. Mr Yaxley-Lennon is accused of using his X account to harass journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, as well as their family members, across three days. Wearing a blue waistcoat and a small bag, he waved to supporters in the public gallery during the brief hearing. Mr Yaxley-Lennon is accused of calling Mr Young to say he would visit his house, and said "I'm coming to get you" on 5 August. He is also alleged to have posted three edited pictures of Mr Young's wife, daughter and vehicle on X with the message: "Hey @JDirnhuber get your colleague Andrew Young to call me back, you see he published pictures of my family and gave away their location. "I'm working on a news piece myself about all of you, I won't identify any innocent people or give address as that's not morally right unlike you scum. "You will all be questioned on camera about how you think endangering children is ok. My homework continues." Mr Yaxley-Lennon is further accused of harassing Mr Dirnhuber by sending him a message on 5 August, saying "I'll be knocking at your door". On the same day, he is also alleged to have posted direct messages to Mr Dirnhuber, saying "let your bosses know I'm coming to all your houses", "okay got your address" and "we need to talk". Then on 6 August, Mr Yaxley-Lennon is alleged to have posted on X: "Got ya @Jdirnhuber this is Jacob, he likes to locate and endanger families. "Jacob and the rest of the Daily Mail journalists who were involved in endangering my children have today been located. "I look forward to hearing on camera your justification for doxxing my children's location. I got all three of you tagged and bagged in one day." Later that day, at 22:50 BST, he is accused of messaging Mr Dirnhuber to say: "I'll bring my questions to all your doors." Prosecutors told a previous hearing that none of the alleged harassment contained direct threats of violence. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news onBBC Sounds,Facebook,InstagramandX.
Tommy Robinson denies harassing journalists
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Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has appeared at Southwark Crown Court to deny allegations of harassment against two journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. The accusations stem from incidents in August 2024, where Robinson allegedly made threatening remarks to both journalists through social media and direct messages. He reportedly told Young, "I'm coming to get you" and informed Dirnhuber, "I'll be knocking at your door." The court proceedings have been set for a five-day trial starting on 19 October 2026, as Judge Tony Baumgartner presided over the case. During the hearing, Robinson, dressed in a blue waistcoat and carrying a small bag, acknowledged his supporters present in the gallery, indicating his continued public backing despite the serious allegations against him.
The specific claims against Robinson include using his X account to harass the journalists and their families over a three-day period. Among the contentious messages, he allegedly threatened to visit Young at his home and posted edited images of Young's family alongside messages that accused the journalists of endangering his children. Robinson's communications included statements suggesting he had located the journalists and would confront them about their actions on camera. Prosecutors have clarified that while the content of his messages was alarming, they did not contain direct threats of physical violence. The case has drawn attention due to Robinson's controversial public persona and history of political activism, and it remains to be seen how the court will address the allegations during the upcoming trial.
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