UK pastor arrested for preaching Gospel message, criticizing Islamic violence
Pastor Steve Maile was arrested in London for preaching the Gospel and criticizing Islamic violence. He claimed his message was one of love and compassion, not hate. The police have since dropped the assault charge but are investigating him for a public order offense.
- ▪Pastor Steve Maile was arrested while preaching in the street, discussing the history of violent Islam.
- ▪He was accused of inciting religious hatred, which he denied, stating he preaches love and mercy.
- ▪The police have dropped the assault charge against him but continue to investigate for a public order offense.
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News UK pastor arrested for preaching Gospel message, criticizing Islamic violence Christian pastor Steve Maile had ‘criticised the history of violent Islam but said he had compassion and wanted Muslims to be saved by Jesus,' according to Christian Concern. Shutterstock EmilyMangiaracina 0 Emily Mangiaracina Comments 0 Tue May 19, 2026 - 4:17 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — A pastor was arrested in London for criticizing the violence of Islam as he preached the Gospel in the street. “It’s called inciting religious hatred — which is false,” Pastor Steve Maile, 66, told Fox News. “The cross of Christ is a message of hope, love, mercy, and reconciliation to a fallen world.
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