Right-wing activist Tommy Robinson has been charged under terror laws after he surrendered to a Kent police station.
The 41-year-old was pictured arriving at Folkestone police station on Friday after telling his followers on X/Twitter that he expected to be arrested.
After arriving in a black Nissan Elgrand, he hugged supporters waiting outside for him who then cheered as he entered the police station at 3pm.
Kent Police later confirmed he has been charged with failing to provide the PIN to his mobile phone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act and has been bailed to appear in court next month.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 13 November 2024 in relation to that charge.
But the force confirmed he has been remanded in custody in relation a separate allegations of contempt of court, which he is due to face in a two-day hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.
A post to Robinson’s one million followers on X/Twitter reads: “We can confirm that Tommy is now being held on remand until Monday where he will appear at Woolwich Crown Court at 10am.’’
The development comes as the Metropolitan Police prepares for thousands of supporters to descend on London and march to Whitehall on Saturday, as experts warn the right-wing rally will have an “angry mood”.
The march under the banner ‘Uniting the Kingdom’ will be met with a counter protest from Stop the War campaigners.
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