Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The 42-year-old was detained at Luton airport on Monday, a week after an alleged assault at St Pancras station in London.
British Transport Police confirmed that Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was bailed pending further inquiries until 2 September. The arrest took place shortly after he arrived on a flight from Faro, Portugal, having previously travelled to Tenerife.
The incident in question occurred on 28 July at around 8.40pm. Police were called to reports of an assault, and a 64-year-old man was found with serious injuries requiring hospital treatment. Video footage from the scene shows the victim on the ground, with Robinson appearing to claim self-defence.
Police stated that Robinson had left the country in the early hours of 29 July and was wanted for questioning. He is a former leader of the English Defence League and is described by the campaign group Hope Not Hate as the 'best-known far-right extremist in Britain.'
