Far-right activist escapes charge after train station assault

WorldPolitics
28 Aug 2025 • 1:18 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Tommy Robinson will not face charges over an alleged assault at St Pancras railway station last month.
  • The British Transport Police confirmed that the Crown Prosecution Service concluded there was not a realistic prospect of conviction.
  • This decision was influenced by the alleged victim's unwillingness to provide a statement to the investigation.
  • Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested at Luton Airport on 4 August following the incident on 28 July.
  • He asserted in a social media video that he acted in self-defence after being physically confronted.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved