London Erupts in Protests Over Tommy Robinson's Arrest
Thousands marched in London supporting jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson alongside a counter-protest by anti-racism demonstrators. Robinson's arrest for contempt of court sparked the protest. The controversial figure faces hearings for allegedly violating a court order and has been linked to violent protests in the UK.
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Thousands of supporters of the jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson surged through London in protest on Saturday, while anti-racism demonstrators held a counter-rally nearby. The 'Unite the Kingdom' march, organized by Robinson himself, called for his release following his arrest on contempt of court charges.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is known for founding the nationalist and anti-Islamist English Defense League. His influence in Britain's far-right circles remains significant, as he has been accused of inciting protests that escalated into violence across England and Northern Ireland earlier this summer.
The marches saw a separate demonstration by families of individuals who died in police custody, aligning somewhat with the anti-racism ideology. The police reported multiple arrests related to assaults and racially aggravated public disorder offenses during the rallies. Robinson is due for a court hearing over alleged libel against a Syrian refugee.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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