Evangelical Protestant preacher Pastor James McConnell, has been found not guilty of making grossly offensive remarks during a sermon in which he described Islam as “heathen”, “satanic”.

A verdict is due to be delivered in the case against a born-again Christian preacher accused of making grossly offensive remarks about Islam.

Scores of people have rallied to support an evangelical preacher who branded Islam "satanic" and "heathen", a court has heard.

An evangelical Belfast preacher who branded Islam “satanic” has said his prosecution is a “waste” of public money.