UK Activist Tommy Robinson Detained Under Terrorism Laws at Heathrow
British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, also known by his real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, reported being detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday. He stated he was held for approximately three hours under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act, and his phone was seized by police. The detention followed a week during which Robinson posted extensively online about racist and anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland.
British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, reported that he was detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday evening.
Robinson stated on social media that he was held for approximately three hours under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act. He also claimed that his phone was seized by the police during the incident.
The detention occurred after a week during which Robinson had posted heavily online regarding racist and anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland. Following his release, Robinson appealed for assistance to initiate a legal fund.
According to the South China Morning Post, Robinson provided these details on social media.
