Scotland Yard has slammed faith leaders for 'deliberate, dangerous and flagrant attempts' made to ignore coronavirus regulations. This comes after officers dispersed some 30 worshippers who had gathered at The Angel Church in Clerkenwell, London, for a service on Sunday. Asked why he had decided to breach the restrictions, Pastor Regan King said: 'Because I believe we serve a greater good. Last week, religious leaders launched a legal challenge against the closure of churches for public worship during the lockdown. The church leaders claim the restrictions on public worship breach Article 9 of the Human Rights Act on freedom to express religious beliefs.

Source: Daily Mail November 16, 2020 15:30 UTC