Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was found guilty on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, of harassing two journalists to the point of causing fear of violence, according to The Guardian. The verdict came at Southwark Crown Court; no sentence has been handed down yet.
Daily Mail journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber and their families fled their homes after what the trial heard were “bullyboy, intimidatory tactics”. A third reporter, George Odling, said in a statement that he, his wife and young child left through a neighbour’s house fearing Robinson’s supporters.
The charges cover posts on X and direct messages, plus a 5 August 2024 call in which Robinson allegedly told Young he was “coming to get” him. In posts he discussed “doxxing” journalists’ addresses and families after a Mail story about him in Cyprus following the 2024 Southport unrest.
The jury deliberated for two days and was directed that it could return a majority verdict. After the finding, the CPS said Robinson had “weaponised social media”; the Daily Mail called the behaviour reprehensible and defended the right to hold him to account.
Robinson is due back in court on 16 December for sentencing. Mr Justice Cavanagh said he would consider all options, including a custodial term, full or suspended. Harassment causing fear of violence can carry up to 10 years — this article invents no sentence already imposed.
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