Riot erupts at Irish influencer boxing event after Tommy Robinson appears
The Guardian reported that a boxing showcase organized by internet personality HSTikkyTokky turned violent in Kilkenny on Saturday night.
The Guardian reported that a boxing showcase organized by internet personality HSTikkyTokky turned violent in Kilkenny on Saturday night. Around midnight, the presence of far‑right activist Tommy Robinson inflamed tensions and sparked a riot at the Hub events venue. Police intervened and arrested two individuals amid the chaos, a development captured in numerous social‑media videos. The event, promoted by Harrison Sullivan – known online as HSTikkyTokky – had drawn a crowd that became agitated after Robinson arrived. Authorities did not release further details about the arrests.
Why it matters
The incident shows how the attendance of a controversial figure can trigger disorder at public gatherings, leading to police action.
Key details
- Location
- Ireland · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Tommy Robinson, HSTikkyTokky, Harrison Sullivan, Hub
- Section
- Sports
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