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Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws

The Guardian World Saturday 13 June 2026, 22:08 UTC By Charlie Moloney 1 min read
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Police stop comes after far-right activist rose to global prominence on social media amid racial tensions in BritainTommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, after a week in which he rose to global prominence on social media. It was understood the far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped and his phone was seized under section 3 of the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act 2019.

Police stop comes after far-right activist rose to global prominence on social media amid racial tensions in Britain

Tommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, after a week in which he rose to global prominence on social media.

It was understood the far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped and his phone was seized under section 3 of the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act 2019.

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Tommy Robinson (PERSON) Heathrow (LOCATION) BritainTommy Robinson (ORG) Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (PERSON) the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act (ORG)
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