Tommy Robinson Supporters Rally in London Amidst His Legal Troubles

Thousands gathered for a protest in support of Robinson, who remains in custody on charges related to contempt of court and a terrorism act violation.

• Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was remanded in custody ahead of a court hearing regarding contempt of court allegations.
• Robinson is accused of breaching a High Court order by airing a film at a July protest, and faces separate charges for not providing his phone access code under the Terrorism Act.
• Thousands of his supporters marched from Victoria Station to Parliament Square, while a counter-protest organized by Stand Up to Racism also drew thousands.
• Multiple arrests were made during the protests, including for breaches of the peace and racially aggravated public order offenses.
• The protests were heavily policed to prevent clashes between Robinson's supporters and the counter-demonstrators.

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