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Police are investigating an alleged assault at St Pancras International station in London after video footage surfaced showing right-wing activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, near a man lying motionless on the floor. The incident occurred on Monday evening around 8:40 p.m. A man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. British Transport Police confirmed they are seeking to question a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire who reportedly left the country on a flight early Tuesday morning. The video, circulating widely online, does not show the alleged moment of assault, but captures Robinson pacing near the injured man and shouting to onlookers that he acted in self-defence. Robinson has since reposted a tweet asserting that he was attacked first. Police continue to review the footage and work to locate the suspect. The incident has sparked renewed public debate over Robinson’s controversial public presence and past criminal record. Authorities urge anyone with additional information or footage to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in prison after breaching a court order not to repeat false allegations about Syrian refugee Jamal Hijazi. Robinson, who founded the English Defence League, was initially sued for libel in 2021 and ordered to pay £100,000 to Hijazi after his unfounded accusations severely impacted the teenager and his family, who had relocated to the UK for refuge. The court issued an injunction barring Robinson from continuing these allegations, which he breached by producing a film entitled Silenced and making further comments in interviews. Robinson admitted that this constituted contempt of court. His case has sparked protests from his supporters, who gathered in London demanding his release.