What started as just another political leaflet campaign at a busy London station quickly turned into a chaotic scene that has now sparked a police investigation and international headlines.
Tommy Robinson, the controversial political activist known for his far-right demonstrations, has reportedly left the UK just hours after footage surfaced of an altercation involving an unconscious man at St Pancras Station.
Chaos at St Pancras: Footage Triggers Investigation
The incident occurred late Monday evening, around 8:40 p.m., when emergency services were called to St Pancras International Station in central London.
Paramedics found a man lying face-down and unresponsive on the concourse.
He was immediately rushed to a major trauma center with serious injuries.
A video circulating online appears to show Robinson—real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon—walking near the scene as bystanders urgently called for help.
In the footage, Robinson looks visibly distressed, throwing his arms in the air and insisting, “He came at me, bruv, you saw that,” before storming off down the stairs.
The footage triggered public concern and quickly caught the attention of the police.
Suspect Flees the Country Hours After Incident
By the early hours of Tuesday morning, Robinson had boarded a flight out of the UK, according to British Transport Police (BTP).
Detectives confirmed that the 42-year-old from Luton, Bedfordshire, is now wanted for questioning in connection with the alleged assault.
Authorities are working to track him down and are appealing to the public for any additional footage or witness statements related to the altercation.
Online Defense: Robinson Claims Self-Defense
Even after leaving the country, Robinson has remained active on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), reposting messages that appear to defend his actions.
One post argued that he acted in self-defense, citing his long history of being provoked due to his controversial views.
The reposted tweet claimed, “It’s never okay to attack someone over politics, but if you invade someone’s space or get physical, you should expect a strong reaction.”
It further insisted that Robinson is not known to attack people unprovoked and that any violence was a response to being physically threatened.
Injured Man Taken to Trauma Center
A spokesperson from the London Ambulance Service confirmed that paramedics treated one man at the scene before transporting him to a trauma unit.
His injuries, while serious, are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police have not yet confirmed whether Robinson was directly responsible for the man’s injuries but are seeking to question him to understand the full context of the incident.
Day of the Incident: Robinson Was Promoting Protest
Earlier that same day, Robinson had posted a series of videos to his social media accounts, promoting a “free speech” protest scheduled for September 13.
In one of the clips, he displayed a small cut on his forehead, jokingly attributing it to a “fight with a door.”
He also walked the route of the upcoming protest, calling it “the biggest free speech event the world has ever seen.”
Robinson invited supporters to join in what he described as a festival celebrating “British identity,” insisting that organizers were cooperating with law enforcement and that they “want fun, not trouble.”
Past Legal Trouble Still Haunts Robinson
Robinson’s clash at St Pancras is just the latest in a long line of legal issues.
Last October, he was remanded in custody and couldn’t attend his “Unite the Kingdom” protest.
Despite his absence, large crowds still turned up in Whitehall, waving Union Jacks and chanting his name.
Some demonstrators paid tribute to Peter Lynch, a man who died in prison after clashing with police during an anti-asylum protest, wearing badges and waving flags that declared him a “political prisoner.”
During that event, video messages from Robinson were played, railing against law enforcement and environmental charges like the ULEZ.
High Court Sentence Still Fresh
In October of the previous year, Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in prison for breaching a High Court injunction that barred him from repeating defamatory claims about a Syrian refugee.
He admitted to violating the court order ten times.
Though his sentence was later reduced by four months in May, Robinson only recently became eligible for release.
His legal team had even filed an appeal to purge the contempt charge, arguing he had shown efforts to comply.
What Happens Next?
For now, British Transport Police continue to investigate the St Pancras incident.
They’re urging anyone who may have witnessed the altercation or who has relevant video footage to come forward.
The message is clear: they are determined to bring Robinson in for questioning, no matter where he is.
As this story unfolds, all eyes remain on Robinson’s next move—whether he’ll return to the UK voluntarily or face extradition, and how this latest controversy will affect his planned “free speech” rally.
