Colchester church appeals ban on street preaching after heckler’s ‘going to hell’ remark
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:10 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A Church of England parish in Colchester has lodged an appeal against a magistrates’ court order that prohibited street preaching on its grounds. The ban followed an incident where a passer‑by shouted that the preacher was ‘going to hell’. A two‑day hearing is set to determine whether the ban will be lifted.
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