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.
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.
More from British Transport Police
View all British Transport Police coverage
- Man Arrested After Attempting to Push Victims Onto Edgware Tube Tracks
- Man Stabbed at Stonebridge Park Tube Station
- Knife Horror at Stonebridge Park Station: Teen Arrested After Stabbing
- Man Jailed After Railway Chaos Causes 50+ Hours of Delays in Sheffield
- Pervert Sparks Panic on Thameslink Train to Luton
- Man Charged After Fatal Hit at Railway Station
More from British Transport Police
View all British Transport Police coverage
- Man Arrested After Attempting to Push Victims Onto Edgware Tube Tracks
- Man Stabbed at Stonebridge Park Tube Station
- Knife Horror at Stonebridge Park Station: Teen Arrested After Stabbing
- Man Jailed After Railway Chaos Causes 50+ Hours of Delays in Sheffield
- Pervert Sparks Panic on Thameslink Train to Luton
- Man Charged After Fatal Hit at Railway Station
More from British Transport Police
View all British Transport Police coverage
- Man Arrested After Attempting to Push Victims Onto Edgware Tube Tracks
- Man Stabbed at Stonebridge Park Tube Station
- Knife Horror at Stonebridge Park Station: Teen Arrested After Stabbing
- Man Jailed After Railway Chaos Causes 50+ Hours of Delays in Sheffield
- Pervert Sparks Panic on Thameslink Train to Luton
- Man Charged After Fatal Hit at Railway Station