Tommy Robinson Locked Up Until Monday After High Court Ruling
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, 41, has been ordered by the High Court to stay in custody until Monday. The far-right activist was arrested after refusing to hand over his mobile phone PIN under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Arrest Over Phone PIN Refusal in Folkestone
The charge stems from an incident on Sunday, July 28, when officers stopped Yaxley-Lennon in Folkestone. Despite earlier being bailed and expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on November 13, the High Court’s decision means he remains detained at Folkestone Police Station for now.
Supporters’ March Set to Go Ahead
Though Tommy Robinson remains in custody, a march planned in his support is still expected to proceed as scheduled. Authorities have not yet confirmed what security measures will be in place during the demonstration.
Kent Police spokesman said: “Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 41, of no fixed address, was charged on Friday, 25 October with one count of failing to provide the PIN to his mobile phone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.” “This relates to an incident on Sunday, 28 July, in Folkestone when Mr Yaxley-Lennon was stopped under Schedule 7. He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 13 November 2024.”
