Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has reportedly fled the country after he was spotted at the scene of an alleged attack in a London tube station.
The anti-Islam campaigner, whose real name is Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, was filmed at St Pancras station in the capital, with an unconscious man spotted face down in the background.
While it remains unclear what led to this alleged attack, or what happened during it, Robinson can be heard protesting his innocence in the now-viral video.
He shouted: "He f*****g came at me, bruv. He come at me bruv, you saw that."
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The 42-year-old, who was only released from prison in May after being sentenced to 18 months for contempt of court in October last year, reportedly boarded a flight in the early hours of Tuesday morning, prompting a police manhunt.
Posting on X, British Transport Police (BTP) wrote: "Officers attended St Pancras station last night after a reported assault.
"A man was hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Our investigation is ongoing and arrest inquiries are being made."
They later confirmed: "Following a report of an assault at St Pancras station last night (28 July), officers have confirmed that the suspect, a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire, boarded a flight out of the country in the early hours of this morning.
"Detectives are continuing to work closely to progress the investigation and bring him into custody for questioning."
Robinson has also seemingly spoken out following the alleged assault, after re-posting a tweet from an apparent supporter on X.
It read: "It's never good or acceptable to physically assault someone over their political views. But let's looks at the context.
"Tommy Robinson has been politically active and a well known figure for years. There's countless video's of people debating him, threatening him etc.
"Shout and scream at him all you want, disagree with his views, debate him, argue with him... He's not gonna punch or attack you. I've argued with him loads over the years and... guess what... never been attacked by him!
"But there has to be a limit point and a boundary that's in place, and that applies to anyone. We should all be safe in our personal space.
"If you cross a line and attack someone physically, or threaten to attack them physically, then you can't expect any response other than a strong one.
"A pre-emptive strike is totally legal. To me it looks pretty clear. Tommy Robinson - controversial or not - was going about his business. Someone tried to attack him, and they came off worse.
"I hope they're ok and make a full recovery, but if you start a physical fight with someone - especially someone who won't hesitate to protect themselves - you have to be willing to lose."
Robinson is due to hold a rally in London on 13 September, in what he has described as the 'biggest free speech event the world has ever seen', but now it's unclear if the 42-year-old will make it.
LADbible Group has contacted Tommy Robinson's legal team and British Transport Police for comment.
Topics: Tommy Robinson, Crime, London
James Moorhouse