Video taking off 19x its usual first day

Tommy Robinson denies threatening journalists in harassment trial

5 News reports on his testimony and cross-examination at Southwark Crown Court, drawing about 61,000 views in ten hours.

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5 News Story of October 23, 2026Trari Newsroom

Why this story? The video opened at a pace of 102,501 views a day, 19 times a normal first day on this channel (5,509).

Tommy Robinson tells jury that journalists know 'I'm not coming to beat them up'

Prosecutor Ben Holt accused Tommy Robinson of bullying a journalist. Robinson's reply, quoted in 5 News' court report, was: "I'm not going to deny I was trying to pressure him."

The distinction between pressure and threats is central to the exchanges correspondent Catherine Jones recounts from the fourth day of the trial at Southwark Crown Court. Robinson faces charges of harassing two journalists in 2024. He denies the charges.

Jones reports on allegations that Robinson hired private investigators, posted journalists' homes on X and sent threatening messages. The report then turns to his account of feeling panicked and terrified after his holiday location was published in August 2024. He became tearful while giving evidence.

Under cross-examination, Holt asked whether Robinson considered his conduct threatening. "I don't think I'm being threatening. I'm giving a warning to journalists," Robinson said, according to the testimony displayed on screen. The exchange leads to the denial highlighted in the video's title: "I'm not coming to beat you up, they know that."

The short report is drawing views far faster than a usual 5 News Short. It presents the allegations alongside Robinson's responses in the witness box, not a verdict.

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