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Tommy Robinson appears at crown court over alleged harassment of two journalists

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Press Association Reporters. (2026, October 2). Tommy Robinson appears at crown court over alleged harassment of two journalists. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/tommy-robinson-southwark-crown-court-andrew-young-mailonline-b1299295.html

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Tommy Robinson appeared in crown court for charges related to alleged harassment of two journalists. He previously pleaded not guilty in July 2024 and, during this hearing, only confirmed his identity. The accusations include posts and direct messages on X (formerly known as Twitter) and a threatening phone call made on August 5, 2024, where he allegedly threatened to visit one journalist's home and knock at another’s door.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On August 5, 2024, Tommy Robinson appeared in a crown court facing harassment charges against two journalists. He wore a dark blue suit and black tie but did not speak beyond confirming his identity. The accusations stem from posts and direct messages on X (formerly known as Twitter), along with an alleged phone call to Mr Young where Robinson reportedly said, "I’m coming to get you." Additionally, he is accused of sending a direct message to another journalist, Mr Dirnhuber, stating, "I’ll be knocking at your door," also via X. These actions allegedly caused fear of violence in the journalists involved.

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Wearing a dark blue suit and a black tie, Robinson spoke only to confirm his name after previously entering not guilty pleas to the charges in July last year. asserted

Robinson → wear → July

Read More He is accused of harassment causing fear of violence through X posts and direct messages, as well as an alleged telephone call on August 5 2024, in which he is accused of telling Mr Young he would visit his house, saying: “I’m coming to get you”. asserted

I → read → you

One of the direct messages Robinson is accused of sending Mr Dirnhuber on X on the same day allegedly said: “I’ll be knocking at your door”. uncertain

I → accuse → door

Tommy Robinson appears at crown court over alleged harassment of two journalists

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