Tommy Robinson charged under the Terrorism Act | LBC

Tommy Robinson has been charged under the Terrorism Act after handing himself in to police.

Robinson, 41, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was pictured attending Folkestone Police Station in Kent ahead of his expected arrest on Friday afternoon.

It comes as police brace for disorder ahead of Saturday's far-right march in London, with thousands expected to attend.

Police confirmed on Friday that Robinson had been arrested on "one count of failing to provide the PIN to his mobile phone".

Under the law, the police have the right to stop anyone passing through a UK port "to determine whether they may be involved or concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism".

Robinson has been remanded in custody and is now due to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on outstanding charges on Monday.

LBC's Helen Hoddinott joins Tom Swarbrick to discuss.

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[einstein]

It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.

Mark Twain

[jamierussell]

As the two guys who attacked the police in Manchester airports are still walking free what a disgrace this country is arrested for not giving you pin number

[Wazier]

They are ashamed of the truth so they’re trying to silence him

[mandylunn]

Has there been an apology from LBC to PETER LYNCH family for telling lots and lots of lies

[rb]

RIP and prayers for the poor girl murdered in Walsall yesterday.

[greebo]

Ah… the “terrorism act”, that little catch all law that seems to be used when an actual law can’t be cited

[AnthonyUK]

Is British Patriotism called "Far right" by British police?

[everylittlebreeze]

They are not far right! We know what you’re trying to do, LBC

[leeyo]

normal people with genuine concerns are not far right,

[davidoldboy]

Disgraceful, absolutely disgraceful when real terrorists are being let out of jail and councillors threatening to slit throats are out on bail, the people are angry - very angry.

[EddieT]

Its a patriotic march not a far right march

[thepigeonchannel]

How did you come to the conclusion that its a far right march?

[CarolineMair-rvpo]

Im 70 yrs old and support, believe, trust, respect Tommy .I honestly can’t say that about our Government. They should listen to Tommy maybe they would run our country better and start telling the truth!!

[trishc]

Why don't you report the real story? Journalist jailed for protecting sources. Shame on you both.

[Jacko]

There just gonna make more people support him, political persecution from the state!

[rahelclaudiahartmann]

absolutely shocking...we will come out anyway tomorrow 😮

[marjon]

Has anyone at the increasingly awful LBC actually taken the time to look at the evidence surrounding the contempt charge?I doubt it very much!Pathetic journalism!

[antheavogel]

IT'S NOT A FAR RIGHT MARCH! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT!😡😡🇬🇧

[JohnPark-yg]

LBC shame on you it's not a far right march in London

[peterclarkson]

Poor Swarbrick. He doesn't know what far right is. He needs educating in order to present news properly..