Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

Robinson, in a grey suit and white shirt, stood with his hands on the edge of the dock and looked up at dozens of supporters, shrugging his shoulders, as the judge handed down the sentence

Tommy Robinson in the dock at Woolwich Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction.

The political activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, admitted 10 breaches of a UK High Court order made in 2021 at the start of a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.