Tommy Robinson gives defence in harassment trial, reportedly in tears

Sky News live coverage says Tommy Robinson was in tears as he gave his defence in a harassment trial. Court reports say he allegedly hired detectives to find journalists, and the jury was told he threatened people.

Timeline

1. 23 Oct, 05:00 UTCSky News live coverage of defence testimony
2. 23 Oct, 05:00 UTCBBC reports detective-hiring claim in court
3. 23 Oct, 19:10 UTCGuardian reports jury told he threatened people
4. 26 Oct, 15:50 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
5. 26 Oct, 16:15 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

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• tommy robinsonGoogle Trends
• Tommy Robinson trial live: Robinson in tears as he gives defence during harassment trialSky News
• Tommy Robinson ‘threatened people and acted like a bully’, jury toldThe Guardian