UK police drop investigation into pastor arrested while preaching about Islam
UK police have concluded their investigation into Pastor Dia Moodley, who was arrested while preaching in Bristol. The police determined that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges related to a public order offense. This incident marks the second time Moodley has faced similar legal challenges while preaching about Islam and transgender issues.
- ▪Pastor Dia Moodley was arrested in November 2025 on suspicion of a 'religiously aggravated' offense.
- ▪Avon and Somerset Police stated that the evidential threshold for a realistic prospect of conviction was not met.
- ▪This is the second time Moodley has been arrested for preaching about Islam and transgender ideology.
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Media UK police drop investigation into pastor arrested while preaching about Islam Avon and Somerset Police said there would be no further action against the pastor over the incident By Kristine Parks Fox News Published May 24, 2026 11:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Florida beach baptism event draws thousands Over 2,500 individuals were baptized at a massive beach event in Jacksonville, Florida. Pastor Joby Martin of The Church of Eleven22 highlights the spiritual renewal and importance of public faith. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A UK pastor has been cleared of wrongdoing after police dropped a months-long criminal investigation into a street sermon he delivered in Bristol, England, last November.
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