The claim was made during harassment proceedings against the political activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, at Southwark Crown Court.

Robinson, 43, is accused of using social media to intimidate journalists Andrew Young, who is based in Suffolk, and Jacob Dirnhuber between August 5 and 7, 2024.

Mr Young had travelled to Cyprus to report on Robinson, who had left the UK the day before three children were murdered in Southport in July 2024.

Ben Holt, prosecuting, told jurors that Robinson's subsequent actions followed his anger over........

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