Tommy Robinson charged after arrest at antisemitism rally in London | UK News
Tommy Robinson has been charged by police after he was arrested at a march against antisemitism in London.
The founder of the far-right English Defence League (EDL) was charged with failing to comply with an order excluding him from the area of the rally, the Metropolitan Police said.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was pepper sprayed by officers after he turned up at the protest.
The Met Police said on Sunday: ‘Officers working as part of the policing and security operation for the March Against Antisemitism have arrested a 40-year-old man on the Strand.
‘He refused to comply with a direction to disperse under Section 35 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act.’
Following his arrest, the Met said on X, formerly Twitter, today: ‘A man has now been charged in connection with this incident.
‘Stephen Lennon, of Bedfordshire, has been charged with failing to comply with a section 35 direction excluding a person from an area.
‘He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 22 January.’
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