A YouTuber, accused of posting home-made videos threatening to cut off the head of English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson, appeared in court today.
British national Muhammad Abdul Basir, 24, also mentioned Prince William during the videos made in his south London bedroom, Wimbledon Magistrates Court was told.
Basir, who lives with his parents and was described in court by his defence as having “certain vulnerabilities”, denies the charges and elected jury trial.
Prosecutor Trevor Green told the court: “On September eighteen, last year police became aware of an anonymous referral regarding a series of videos posted on YouTube by the defendant.”
Titled: ’Tommy Robinson Abdul Basir 5’ the prosecutor explained: The defendant is seen filming himself in what appears to be his bedroom.
“He talks about beating up and assaulting Mr. Robinson, describing him as a street kid who hurts people, while telling Mr. Robinson he will cut his neck off and all his EDL fans.”
The court heard there were further video posts of a similar nature regarding the 37 year-old nationalist activist - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
Basir’s lawyer told the court there was a police bail condition regarding video postings naming Prince William, but there are no charges regarding those.
Basir, of Merrow Court, Phipps Bridge Road, Mitcham is charged with stalking Mr. Yaxley-Lennon between September 13 and 18, last year, causing serious alarm or distress, by posting YouTube videos on September 14 and 16, 2019 threatening unlawful violence.
He is also charged with racially-aggravated harassment of Mr. Yaxley-Lennon between the same dates by causing fear violence would be used against him.
Basir was bailed to appear before Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court on August 13 on condition he resides at his home address, does not contact Tommy Robinson and does not post material about Tommy Robinson.
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