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EXPLAINED: Tommy robinson begs for donations after being detained at heathrow airport | Rare Historical Photos

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  • Far-right activist Tommy Robinson claims he was detained by police at Heathrow Airport under counter-terrorism laws.
  • Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, stated his two phones were seized and he was held for nearly three hours under section 3 of the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act 2019.
  • He shared photos of detention documents on social media and appealed to supporters for donations to fund his legal defence.
  • A spokesperson for Robinson described the detention as an "attack on free speech" and "investigative journalism", while Elon Musk reposted Robinson's content to his followers.
  • The activist has recently been accused of fuelling racial tensions in Belfast and was previously cleared of a terror charge in 2024 after refusing to give police his phone pin at the Channel tunnel.

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Tommy Robinson says he has been detained under counter-terror laws at Heathrow airport

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