15 June 2011 Last updated at 12:14 ET

EDL leader Stephen Lennon faces Blackburn assault charge

EDL founder Stephen Lennon Stephen Lennon is due in court on 24 June

The founder of the English Defence League (EDL) has been charged with assault following an altercation at a rally in Lancashire.

Stephen Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, was arrested in connection with a brawl at the EDL demonstration in Blackburn on 2 April.

On Wednesday, he was charged with one count of common assault.

Mr Lennon, 28, of Layham Drive, Luton, is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on 24 June.

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