Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws (opens original article in a new tab)

Tommy Robinson was detained at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, with his phone seized during the stop. He claimed the detention targeted his investigative journalism, while police declined to comment on the specific reason for the detention. The 2019 Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act allows such stops, and Robinson has previously faced similar legal issues over phone access.

• Tommy Robinson was detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws
• Robinson's phone was seized and he claimed the detention targeted his investigative journalism
• The 2019 act allows police to stop people suspected of planning hostile acts
• Robinson previously faced a terror charge over phone access refusal