Police admit attempt to 'silence' Christian street preacher for criticising other religions and atheism was 'disproportionate' as they back down in free speech row.
By RORY TINGLE, HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT and EIRIAN JANE PROSSER FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 12:07, 27 February 2024
|  | Police say move to 'silence' Christian preacher was 'disproportionate'Rory Tingle EXCLUSIVE: Avon and Somerset Police tried to prevent Bristol-based pastor Dia Moodley from 'passing comments on ... |
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A police force last night admitted its attempt to 'silence' a Christian street preacher for criticising Hindus, Muslims and atheists was 'disproportionate' Avon and Somerset Police tried to prevent Bristol-based pastor Dia Moodley from 'passing comments on any other religion or comparing them to Christianity'. It also sought to stop him displaying 'graphi c material'.The Evangelist fundamentalist had become known to the police after holding up signs saying 'abortion is murder' and mocking followers of other religions for failing to acknowledge 'God's truth'. Mail.
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