Violent Activities
The EDL claims to be committed to non-violence.* Nonetheless, its members have been involved in numerous violent clashes with police and other protesters. The Guardian has produced footage of violent protesters at EDL demonstrations and the group's plans to elicit violent reactions.* Further, others have reportedly been inspired to violence by EDL propaganda.
The EDL claims to be committed to non-violence.* Nonetheless, its members have been involved in numerous violent clashes with police and other protesters. The Guardian has produced footage of violent protesters at EDL demonstrations and the group's plans to elicit violent reactions.* Further, others have reportedly been inspired to violence by EDL propaganda.
- On June 19, 2017, Darren Osbourne drove his car into a crowd of people outside the Finsbury Park mosque in London, killing one and wounding nine.* Police allege that Osbourne radicalized within three to four weeks after reading propaganda by Robinson and other British far-right groups.*
- On July 20, 2013, the EDL held a protest in Birmingham, England. Police charged 20 men with violent disorder.* In 2015, a group of 50 EDL supporters were collectively sentenced to more than 75 years in prison for violent disorder.*