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A BBC camera crew were attacked today as they reported on Tommy Robinson’s bid to end contempt of court proceedings against him.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, whipped the crowd into a frenzy after his case and denounced the work of what he called the ‘fake news media’.

A camera man was repeatedly pushed and shoved by Robinson’s supporters as he attempted to film after one of them named him as working for the BBC.

Others tried to physically grab the camera and cover the lens with their hands, despite warnings by the police to stop.




The crew were forced to leave after a number of the EDL founder’s fans targeted them while shouting: ‘BBC paedo scum’, and ‘fake news w**kers’.

A BBC camera crew were attacked as they reported on the hearing for Tommy Robinson at the Old Bailey (Picture: PA)

A photographer (centre) was also filmed being repeatedly pushed and shoved in the crowd by multiple Robinson supporters (Picture: Kate Buck for Metro.co.uk)

Although it is not yet clear who was responsible, the crew were later heard saying one of their GoPros had been ‘nicked’ and were considering reporting it to the police.

Robinson had taken to a makeshift stage outside the Old Bailey after being told he is to face a retrial over allegations of contempt of court.

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As part of his speech, the far-right activist pointed out the assembled press to call them ‘fake news journalists’.

Metro.co.uk filmed a press photographer also being pushed and shoved as they tried to do their job.

The crowd were heard shouting ‘off with his head’ as the photographer was forced out of the crowd.

A number of the far-right activists supporters targeted members of the press (Picture: AFP/Getty)

Caption: Tommy Robinson will face a new trial in July (Picture: PA)

A video reporter from the Press Association was also targeted and almost dragged to the ground by one individual who grabbed their bag.

Supporters of Robinson then began chanting ‘scum’ at the members of the press who remained.

Robinson will next appear in court on July 4, for his retrial over allegations he committed contempt of court by filming people in a criminal trial and broadcasting footage on social media.

The MEP candidate disagreed with the decision, and said he would be pleading not guilty.

A few hundred supporters showed up (Picture: Getty)

He added: ‘The charges I now face are that I caused anxiety to the Muslim paedophiles who were walking into court.

‘To all the journalists today who hounded me and threw your cameras in my face.

‘I face charges for exactly what you lot done to me.

‘I am being prosecuted and am probably facing prison that is just the excuse they’ve found.’

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