Tommy
Robinson charged after attending antisemitism march in London
27
November 2023
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67545868
Tommy
Robinson has been charged after attending a rally against antisemitism in
central London.
Organisers
estimated 100,000 people took part in Sunday's march, said to be the first of
its kind since the Israel-Gaza war began.
The
English Defence League founder had been asked not to attend by organisers and
was arrested by police.
He has
been charged with failing to comply with an order excluding him from the area
of the march, the Met said.
The
40-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, has been bailed and is
due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 22 January.
Mr
Robinson was arrested near the Royal Courts of Justice in London, from where
the demonstration began on Sunday, after organisers said he would not be
welcome at the event.
The Met
Police said: "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."
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