The EDL founder, 37, allegedly confronted another man before ‘smacking’ him in the face (Picture: PA)

Tommy Robinson has reportedly been arrested for common assault after an incident at a swimming pool in Center Parcs.

The EDL founder, 37, allegedly confronted another man before ‘smacking’ him in the face.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was said to be at the resort in Woburn Forest, Bedford, when it happened yesterday.

A source told The Sun that Robinson was questioned by police and later released pending further enquiries.


Former EDL leader Tommy Robinson (Picture: PA)

The alleged victim was treated at the scene but didn’t require going to hospital.

A spokesman for Center Parcs UK said: ‘I can confirm that an incident occurred at Center Parcs Woburn Forest on Sunday afternoon to which the police attended.’



A spokeswoman for Bedfordshire Police added: ‘We were called at around 1.10pm on Saturday to a report of an altercation between two men at Center Parcs, Woburn Forest.

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

‘A 37-year-old man from Bedford was arrested on suspicion of common assault and has been bailed until 2 April.

‘An investigation is ongoing.’

Mr Robinson later said he had been trying to prevent a man he believed had committed an offence from leaving the scene.

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