Tommy Robinson was arrested, for reasons unknown, under anti-terrorism legislation
British activist Tommy Robinson has been arrested in the UK, a day after organizing a large demonstration in London.
Tens of thousands of people marched in London as part of a protest organized by Robinson called “Uniting the Kingdom.” In a Twitter post ahead of the protest, Robinson said it would be “the biggest patriotic rally the UK has ever seen.” Around 1,000 police officers were deployed to the event, which moved from the Royal Courts of Justice to Trafalgar Square.
Robinson’s arrest on Sunday was confirmed by his Twitter account: “We can confirm that Tommy Robinson has been detained by police using powers afforded to them under the Terrorism Act 2000.”
Kent Police confirmed that a 41-year-old man had been detained at the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act, which allows police to stop, search and question passengers at ports, airports and international rail terminals.
The exact circumstances of the arrest are unclear at this point.
Supporters of Robinson held an impromptu protest outside Downing Street on Sunday.
Robinson has been released on bail while inquiries continue.
