Far-right activist Tommy Robinson will not face criminal charges following an alleged assault at St Pancras railway station last month, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed.
Arrest and Investigation
The 42-year-old – whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – was arrested at Luton Airport on 4 August in connection with the alleged incident, which took place on 28 July.
British Transport Police (BTP) said officers quickly launched an investigation, gathering CCTV footage and witness accounts.
However, the alleged victim declined to provide a formal statement.
CPS Decision
A BTP spokesperson said:
“Following a report of an assault at St Pancras station on July 28, detectives from BTP quickly launched a full and thorough investigation, which involved a 42-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of GBH at Luton Airport on 4 August.
Officers worked at pace to gather evidence, including CCTV footage and witness statements, however the victim did not wish to provide a statement to the investigation.
We presented the prosecution file to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) – who are responsible for considering the evidence available and deciding whether it meets the legal threshold to charge someone with an offence.
Following a review of the available evidence, the CPS concluded that there was not a realistic prospect of conviction and therefore there would be no criminal charges in this case.”
Background
Robinson, the former leader of the English Defence League (EDL), has been a controversial figure for more than a decade, with previous convictions for assault, fraud and contempt of court.
This latest case will not proceed to court, police confirmed.
