...Stand Up To Hate..: EDL leader Stephen Lennon faces Blackburn assault charge (UK)

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Thursday, 16 June 2011

EDL leader Stephen Lennon faces Blackburn assault charge (UK)

The founder of the English Defence League (EDL) has been charged with assault following an altercation at a rally in Lancashire.

Stephen Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, was arrested in connection with a brawl at the EDL demonstration in Blackburn on 2 April.

On Wednesday, he was charged with one count of common assault. Mr Lennon, 28, of Layham Drive, Luton, is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on 24 June.

BBC News