Police condemn speculation about violence at Tommy Robinson rally

Tommy Robinson is running as a candidate for North West England in the European elections. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PAPolice have condemned “speculation and ill-informed comments” on social media about violence that erupted during a Tommy Robinson campaign rally in Oldham.Greater Manchester police said bricks and eggs were thrown during clashes between supporters of the anti-Islam activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, and counter-protesters on Saturday night.Ch Supt N