In a second similar case in recent days, a Christian street preacher has won £7,000 plus costs from Cumbria Police in settlement for a claim of wrongful arrest, unlawful imprisonment and breach of his human rights.
This case is the second of its kind in recent days. On 8 December Birmingham County Court ruled that West Midlands Police acted unlawfully when they arrested, handcuffed and detained street preacher Anthony Rollins. The court awarded Mr Rollins £4,250 and ordered the police to pay his legal costs.
Mr Mcalpine was preaching from the Bible in Workington town centre on 20 April 2010. He sermon contained no mention of homosexuality....
