Tommy Robinson goads Cypriot cops over claim they are 'ready to help' UK police: Far-right activist claims he's left holiday island after stoking riots from his sunlounger READ MORE: UK riots live updates - Police braced for further violence today By MailOnline Reporter Published: 09:58 EDT, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 10:13 EDT, 7 August 2024 e-mail View comments Tommy Robinson has goaded cops in Cyprus over their claim they are 'ready to help' British police take action against him by insisting he is no longer in the country. Robinson has been fanning the flames of tension in riot-hit Britain with a constant stream of inflammatory and inaccurate social media posts while on a Mediterranean holiday. The 41-year-old, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is also facing legal difficulties after failing to attend a court hearing last Monday for allegedly breaching an order not to repeat lies about a Syrian refugee.
This prompted a warrant to be issued for for his arrest, although a High Court judge said this should not be carried out 'until early October' to give him time to confirm he would attend the next hearing voluntarily. Police in Cyprus today said they stood ready to assist their British counterparts if necessary, but Robinson replied by saying: 'Lucky I'm not in Cyprus then.' Tommy Robinson has been fanning the flames of tension in riot-hit Britain with a constant stream of inflammatory and inaccurate social media posts while on holiday in Cyprus The 41-year-old, real name Step.