Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has testified at Southwark Crown Court that he hired private detectives to locate and photograph two Daily Mail journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, in order to "put pressure" on them. Robinson denied charges of harassment causing fear of violence, related to posts, messages, and calls he made following the 2024 Southport attacks. He said he was "shocked and scared" after the Daily Mail published an article accusing him of "stoking race riots" while he was on holiday in Cyprus.
Robinson explained that the article revealed his location and included an image of his wife, which he feared would endanger his family. He claimed his actions were reasonable and aimed at questioning the journalists about the story. The court heard that Robinson sought to have his ex-wife's picture removed and used private investigators to obtain contact details and images of the reporters and their families. The case highlights tensions between public figures and the press, raising issues about harassment and privacy.
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