The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing movement that was behind anti-immigrant riots this summer.

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been taken into custody ahead of a major demonstration by his supporters in London this weekend. Kent Police said a 41-year-old man had been arrested at the direction of the High Court and would appear at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday in connection with contempt of court allegations.

Tommy Robinson has been charged under the Terrorism Act a day before thousands of his supporters are expected to turn up to a march through London. The far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon,