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Tommy Robinson arrested at Luton Airport after St Pancras ‘assault’

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 3: Tommy Robinson departs from Southwark Crown Court in London after attending a plea and trial preparation hearing on charges of harassment against two journalists in London, United Kingdom on July 3, 2025. (Photo by Thomas Krych/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Tommy Robinson departs from Southwark Crown Court in London

Far-right leader Tommy Robinson has been arrested after arriving back in the UK.

The 42-year-old was wanted after a man was allegedly assaulted in St Pancras station on 28 July.

He fled the country shortly after and was seen landing in Tenerife.

He was arrested on Monday morning at Luton Airport.

British Transport Police (BTP) said: ‘Officers from BTP have tonight (4 August) arrested a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire in connection to an assault at St Pancras station on 28 July.

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Tommy Robinson with person unconscious on floor.
Tommy Robinson was filmed walking away from an unconscious man in the station (Picture: X)

‘The arrest took place at Luton Airport shortly after 6.30pm on Monday, following a notification that the man had boarded an incoming flight from Faro.’

The anti-migration activist had been wanted for questioning after leaving the country to Tenerife in the early hours of 29 August following an alleged assault at St Pancras.

A major police investigation is underway after a man was found unconscious inside St Pancras International station on Monday evening, prompting a significant emergency services response. Man Treated at the Scene by Paramedics At around 9.18pm, emergency crews were called to reports of a man collapsing at the top of the Thameslink escalators inside the busy transport hub. Eyewitnesses described a disturbing scene as London Ambulance Service medics erected medical privacy screens and began resuscitation efforts, which reportedly included the use of a blood transfusion bag. A witness told UKNIP ???I saw around eight police vehicles ??? cars and a van ??? lined up outside on both sides of the station. I saw an unconscious man being worked on by paramedics??? They were trying to resuscitate him.??? Investigation Underway by British Transport Police British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed they are investigating the incident and issued a public appeal for information. In a statement, a spokesperson said: ???Officers are aware of an incident tonight (28 July) at St Pancras station and are investigating. If anyone has information, please text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 655 of 28 July.??? While the station remained open to the public during the response, a large police presence was visible, including multiple vans and patrol units. Links to Tommy Robinson Appearance Unconfirmed The incident follows earlier online speculation that far-right figure Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) had been present at the station earlier in the day, seen handing out flyers and promoting a demonstration. However, police have not confirmed any link between Robinson and the ongoing investigation. Witness footage shared online appears to show a man wearing similar clothing to Robinson sustaining a facial injury, but the timeline and relevance to the incident remain unclear. No official statement has been issued by Robinson or his representatives at the tim
Forensics scour the scene in St Pancras
(Credits: UKNIP)

He was arrested on suspicion of GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm) and will now be taken to custody for questioning.

Footage emerged earlier this week showing Robinson, 42, walking back and forth by the motionless man on the floor.

He was arrested on suspicion of GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm) and will now be taken to custody for questioning. Footage emerged earlier this week showing Robinson, 42, walking back and forth by the motionless man on the floor. In the footage on Monday, Robinson can be heard shouting ‘he’s come at me’ and ‘you saw him come at me’. Although he was filmed shouting nearby to the unconscious man, it is not known how the man ended up on the floor motionless. British Transport Police (BTP) said on Monday that the man had been taken to hospital with ‘serious but non-life-threatening injuries’. According to witnesses, emergency services performed CPR on a man who appeared to be unconscious on the floor. A medical curtain was pulled up around the top of the escalators to platform B where a pool of blood had formed. Forensic officers were also seen scouring the area and taking DNA samples from the handrail down to the platform. The police force confirmed that he has now been discharged from hospital.
Tommy Robinson was arrested at Luton Airport (Pictures: UKNIP)

In the footage on Monday, Robinson can be heard shouting ‘he’s come at me’ and ‘you saw him come at me’.

Although he was filmed shouting nearby to the unconscious man, it is not known how the man ended up on the floor motionless.

British Transport Police (BTP) said on Monday that the man had been taken to hospital with ‘serious but non-life-threatening injuries’.

A major police investigation is underway after a man was found unconscious inside St Pancras International station on Monday evening, prompting a significant emergency services response. Man Treated at the Scene by Paramedics At around 9.18pm, emergency crews were called to reports of a man collapsing at the top of the Thameslink escalators inside the busy transport hub. Eyewitnesses described a disturbing scene as London Ambulance Service medics erected medical privacy screens and began resuscitation efforts, which reportedly included the use of a blood transfusion bag. A witness told UKNIP ???I saw around eight police vehicles ??? cars and a van ??? lined up outside on both sides of the station. I saw an unconscious man being worked on by paramedics??? They were trying to resuscitate him.??? Investigation Underway by British Transport Police British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed they are investigating the incident and issued a public appeal for information. In a statement, a spokesperson said: ???Officers are aware of an incident tonight (28 July) at St Pancras station and are investigating. If anyone has information, please text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 655 of 28 July.??? While the station remained open to the public during the response, a large police presence was visible, including multiple vans and patrol units. Links to Tommy Robinson Appearance Unconfirmed The incident follows earlier online speculation that far-right figure Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) had been present at the station earlier in the day, seen handing out flyers and promoting a demonstration. However, police have not confirmed any link between Robinson and the ongoing investigation. Witness footage shared online appears to show a man wearing similar clothing to Robinson sustaining a facial injury, but the timeline and relevance to the incident remain unclear. No official statement has been issued by Robinson or his representatives at the tim
A major police investigation was launched after a man was found unconscious
(Credits: UKNIP)

According to witnesses, emergency services performed CPR on a man who appeared to be unconscious on the floor.

A medical curtain was pulled up around the top of the escalators to platform B where a pool of blood had formed.

Forensic officers were also seen scouring the area and taking DNA samples from the handrail down to the platform.

The police force confirmed that he has now been discharged from hospital.

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