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Police stop Tommy Robinson on his way back to London from Russian trip

Police stop Tommy Robinson on his way back to London from Russian trip

Summary

British police stopped far-right activist Tommy Robinson at Heathrow Airport after he returned from a trip to Russia. They seized his phones under counter-terrorism laws to examine possible threats linked to his activities and connections during the trip.

Key Facts

  • Tommy Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
  • He was stopped by police on June 13 after flying into London from Russia via Turkey.
  • Police used the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 to seize his communication devices.
  • Robinson met Elon Musk’s father during his trip to Moscow.
  • Russia is viewed by the UK and other Western countries as a hostile state with concerns about future attacks.
  • While in Russia, Robinson’s social media accounts called for protests after a knife attack in Belfast.
  • The seized phones will be examined for potential links to hostile activity on behalf of a foreign state.
  • Robinson is known as a prominent far-right figure in Britain and led large rallies in London last year and earlier this year.
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