Tommy Robinson voicemail left on Daily Mail journalist’s phone played in court

21 Oct 2026 • 6:52 PM MYT
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Tommy Robinson voicemail left on Daily Mail journalist’s phone played in court

Audio of a voicemail Tommy Robinson left on a Daily Mail journalist’s phone has been played to jurors at Southwark Crown Court.

The 43-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial for allegedly harassing journalists Jacob Dirnhuber and Andrew Young, causing them fear of violence, in August 2024 after they worked on a story about him while he was on holiday in Cyprus.

The voicemail, released by the Metropolitan Police and played in court on Tuesday (20 October), was left on Ted Verity’s phone. It said: “If it’s legitimate journalism then expect me to come knocking,” adding: “I’ve already located every f****** one of you.”

Mr Yaxley-Lennon entered not guilty pleas to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence in July last year.

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