Akld Church calls cops after gay-related shouts at service

Friday, March 18th, 2016

An Auckland church had to call police after men with a loudspeaker shouted homosexual-related abuse that could be heard during a service.

About 100 worshippers at the 10am service at the Anglican St Matthew-in-the-City on March 6 heard the shouting from outside, which included the word “abomination”.

St Matthew’s is known for being supportive of LGBTI causes.

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