Far-right activist Tommy Robinson detained under terrorism legislation
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was detained at Heathrow Airport under UK counter-terrorism legislation.
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📍 How it ended
Tommy Robinson was detained at Heathrow Airport under counter-terrorism legislation following his return from a trip to Russia. Following the brief detention, the activist solicited funds from supporters.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Tommy Robinson was detained at Heathrow Airport upon returning from a trip to Russia. Coverage confirms he was held under counter-terrorism powers.
Reporting from The Independent, Reuters, Sky News, The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Sun, and other outlets highlights the application of terrorism legislation during his arrival. Future updates will clarify the legal status of the detainment.
Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the detention or any subsequent legal proceedings.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (83% supported) Updated 44d ago.
Quick answers
Where was Tommy Robinson detained?
He was detained at Heathrow Airport.
What legal powers were used to detain him?
He was detained under UK counter-terrorism legislation.
Where had Robinson been traveling?
Coverage indicates he was returning from a trip to Russia.
Coverage (14)
- UK anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson says he was detained under terrorism laws South China Morning Post · 45d ago
- Tommy Robinson says he was stopped at Heathrow by police BBC · 45d ago
- Police stop Tommy Robinson on his way back to London from Russian trip The Guardian · 45d ago
- Tommy Robinson detained under counter-terror laws at Heathrow airport The Independent · 45d ago
- Tommy Robinson says he's been detained at Heathrow Sky News · 45d ago
- UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws Reuters · 45d ago
- Tommy Robinson 'detained at Heathrow under counter terror laws' after returning from trip to Russia The Sun · 45d ago
- Tommy Robinson: detained at Heathrow at lunchtime, fundraising by teatime, Ayia Napa by the weekend Searchlight Magazine · 45d ago
- Far-right instigator Tommy Robinson begs for money after detainment under terror law The National Scot · 45d ago
- Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow and begs supporters for money Metro.co.uk · 45d ago
- Far-right activist Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow Airport under UK's counter-terror laws Firstpost · 45d ago
- Far-right activist Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow Airport under counter terrorism powers WION · 45d ago
- Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws The Guardian · 45d ago
- Far-right activist Tommy Robinson detained under terrorism legislation Financial Times · 45d ago
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