# Daily Mail journalist scared to leave home after Tommy Robinson harassment

> Daily Mail journalist left 'scared to leave house' after Tommy Robinson targeted him with threats of 'vigilante attack'.
- Title: Daily Mail journalist scared to leave home after Tommy…
- Summary: Daily Mail journalist left 'scared to leave house' after Tommy Robinson targeted him with threats of 'vigilante attack'. Daily Mail journalist Jacob…
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- Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/news/article-16223903/Daily-Mail-journalist-scared-leave-house-Tommy-Robinson.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:37:32+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: breaking, daily mail, tommy robinson, journalist, harassment, vigilante attack, southwark crown court, stephen yaxley-lennon, journalism, harassment causing fear of violence, news, entertainment
## Daily Mail journalist targeted by Tommy Robinson
A Daily Mail journalist was left scared to leave his home and still fears a 'vigilante attack' after being targeted by Tommy Robinson.
## Robinson accused of harassment causing fear
Robinson faces two counts of harassment causing fear of violence at Southwark Crown Court, denying the charges.
## Journalist Jacob Dirnhuber's statement
Jacob Dirnhuber said he felt physically threatened and was scared to go out, even after moving to a hotel with his dog.
## Robinson's threats to journalist
Robinson allegedly told journalist he would visit his house and said, 'I'm coming to get you.'

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## Robinson's social media threats
Robinson used social media to threaten journalists with 'bully-boy' tactics and direct messages.
## Journalist's fear of physical harm
Dirnhuber feared being intercepted by Robinson's supporters on his way to work or at home.
## Robinson's voicemail to editor
Robinson left a voicemail demanding the editor pick up the phone to discuss the coverage of him.
## Journalist's security measures
Dirnhuber and his partner moved to a hotel with their dog after Robinson's threats.
## Robinson's threats to journalist's family
Robinson threatened to 'doxx' journalist's family by publishing pictures online.
## Journalist's fear of revenge
Journalist feared his family would be targeted by Robinson's 800,000 followers on social media.
## Robinson's trial status
Robinson entered not guilty pleas to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence in July last year.
## Robinson's background
Robinson founded the English Defence League and is known for his online harassment tactics.
## Journalist's ongoing fear
Dirnhuber still feels vulnerable and scared to leave his home after the incident.
## Robinson's social media influence
Robinson has 800,000 followers on social media platform X, amplifying his threats.
## Journalist's security concerns
Dirnhuber was concerned about being intercepted by Robinson's supporters on his way to work.
## Robinson's trial outcome
The trial, expected to last five days, continues as Robinson denies the harassment charges.
## Key takeaway

Daily Mail journalist Jacob Dirnhuber fears ongoing 'vigilante attack' after Tommy Robinson threatened him with violence following a photo published in the newspaper.