Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
The verdict at Southwark Crown Court follows harassment that drove reporters and their families from home, with Robinson due to be sentenced in December.
By Hushread Stories, from 8 outlets · First published 28 Oct 2026
In brief
- Tommy Robinson was found guilty on October 28 of harassing two Daily Mail journalists.
- Jurors at Southwark Crown Court convicted him on both charges of harassment causing fear of violence.
- The reporters and their families fled their homes after Robinson targeted them over their coverage.
- Reports described social media posts by Robinson that caused the journalists to fear violence.
- Robinson will be sentenced in December and could face up to ten years in prison.
Timeline · 1 moments
Jury finds Robinson guilty of harassing two journalists
Express & Star ↗How it started
The case concerned Tommy Robinson's targeting of two journalists over their reporting. According to Top Stories, the Daily Mail reporters and their families fled their homes after the far-right activist targeted them.
DER SPIEGEL - Schlagzeilen, Tops reported that the journalists had covered Robinson's role in racist riots. The Independent described social media posts that caused the journalists to fear violence.
How it unfolded
The harassment case reached a verdict on October 28, 2026. Sky News reported that Robinson had been found guilty of harassing two MailOnline journalists. Other coverage identified them as Daily Mail journalists.
Jurors at Southwark Crown Court found Robinson guilty on both charges of harassment causing fear of violence, according to Express & Star. That description of the offences makes clear that the convictions concerned fear of violence, not simply criticism of the reporters' work.
Following the verdict, NYT World News reported that Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, would be sentenced in December.
Where it stands
Robinson has been convicted but has not yet been sentenced. Express & Star reported that he could face up to ten years in prison. That is a possible penalty, not a sentence already imposed.
The reported consequences for the journalists extended to their families: Top Stories said they fled their homes after being targeted.
What to watch
The next scheduled step is sentencing in December, according to NYT World News. The coverage provided does not give a specific sentencing date or establish what punishment Robinson will receive.
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