Judgment reserved on 'satanic Islam' sermon; Pastor 'had no intention of hurting' Muslims

Judgment has been reserved in the high-profile case of an evangelical preacher accused of insulting Muslims.

Pastor James McConnell, 78, from Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, is being prosecuted under the 2003 Communications Act in connection with a controversial sermon in which he said Islam was “heathen” and “satanic”.