Tommy Robinson charged with assault over Centre Parcs 'altercation'

FORMER English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson has been charged with assault.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 3rd Mar 2020, 16:14 BST
Updated 3rd Mar 2020, 16:14 BST
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It comes following an incident at Center Parcs in Woburn Forest on Sunday.

Bedfordshire Police said the 37-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, of Bedford, was due to appear at Luton Magistrates' Court on April 2 and had been released on bail.

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He was arrested on Sunday at around 1.10pm after officers were called to Center Parcs in Woburn Forest over an altercation between two men.

Tommy Robinson is due to appear before Luton Magistrates' Court next month. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA WireTommy Robinson is due to appear before Luton Magistrates' Court next month. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire
Tommy Robinson is due to appear before Luton Magistrates' Court next month. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

One man sustained an injury to his face and received first aid at the scene.

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A Center Parcs spokesman confirmed that police attended the Woburn Forest site on Sunday.

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