Regan King, 28, lead pastor at The Angel Church in north London, said he was prepared to breach the rules by holding the baptism saying it "served a greater good". (Image: AFP via Getty Images) (Image: NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)Asked why he had decided to breach the restrictions, Mr King said: "Because I believe we serve a greater good. (Image: NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)Police allowed 15 people to remain inside the church, while another 15 took part in a socially distanced outdoor service nearby. (Image: PA) (Image: PA)A Met spokesman said officers spoke with the pastor following reports he intended to hold a "baptism and an in-person service". "After a discussion, the pastor agreed to hold a brief socially distanced outdoor gathering in the church courtyard."

Source: Daily Mirror November 15, 2020 16:23 UTC