Tommy Robinson arrested in Canada after visiting for podcast tour

Tommy Robinson was filmed being arrested after visiting Canada for a podcast tour.

Officers in Calgary handcuffed the right-wing activist, 41, on suspicion of an immigration offence and led him into the again of a police van.

Robinson, whose actual identify is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, stated he was launched afterward Monday however needed to hand in his passport to Canadian authorities.

He posted on X: “Okay I’m FREE, properly kind of, none of this is smart.

“I’m now detained in Calgary, prevented from leaving town, these situations cease me from persevering with my tour of Canada and assembly with friends for podcasts. I’m not even allowed to go away to journey residence.”

In a video posted to his X account, he requested what he’s being detained for: “That is completely insane. Get me a lawyer? Are you able to not inform me what I’m underneath arrest for?”

Robinson visited the nation for a podcast discuss in entrance of 150 individuals, with an outlet referred to as Insurgent Information, to speak about “freedom of speech” and “lawfare” and his battles with British police.

He was anticipated for extra podcast appearances in Edmonton and Toronto on a “three-city tour”.

He instructed reporters exterior the station: “I requested them ‘What if I simply wish to go residence?’ and so they stated ‘You’re not allowed to’”.