UK King's Cross Station: Police Officer tells Christians to stop preaching the gospel

[Social Media]

 

"Preachers Confronted by Police at King’s Cross: ‘I Just Think It’s Wrong’"

 

A video capturing the tense moment a British Transport Police officer told a group of Christian evangelists to stop preaching outside King’s Cross station has sparked widespread debate over freedom of religious expression in public spaces.

🇬🇧✝️ "I JUST THINK IT'S ALL WRONG!"

Police woman tells Christian group to stop preaching outside King's Cross Station. pic.twitter.com/EfnXKCSA5z

— Jonathan Wong (@WGthink) June 21, 2025

 

The short clip, which has since gone viral, shows a female police officer confronting members of Mad 4 Jesus Ministries and expressing her personal disapproval of their public gospel preaching. "It’s so loud," she tells the preachers. "These people just want to do their journey, they’re not coming here to listen to you." When the preacher challenges her, asking, "If I was doing a happy, clappy song it would be ok?" she bluntly replies, "I just think it’s all wrong," before walking away.

 

The confrontation occurred on the busy concourse between King’s Cross and St Pancras International stations—two of London’s largest transit hubs that see nearly 60 million passengers annually. According to Mon B, who leads the Mad 4 Jesus Ministries group, they had been told not to stand in front of the station barriers before being confronted by the officer. Mon B described the officer's remarks as an "unnecessary" expression of personal opinion.

 

This incident is the latest in a string of controversies involving police officers and Christian street preachers in London. Last year, Christian singer Harmonie London was told to stop performing church songs outside a church’s grounds, leading to a formal apology from the Metropolitan Police.

 

Harmonie, then 20, said she felt “humiliated,” “sad,” and “bullied” after the confrontation, during which volunteer officer Maya Hadzhipetkova threatened to confiscate her instruments following her rendition of Amazing Grace. The Met later admitted the officer was wrong to state that church songs could not be performed outside church property and clarified that the issue had been about unlicensed busking, not the content of her songs.

 

Responding to the latest King's Cross video, members of the public expressed outrage. One commenter asked, “I’m sorry, is this officer paid to give out her opinions? Or is she paid to protect the public?” Another wrote, “You are not breaking the law. She should be out catching criminals not bothering you.” A third added, “Luckily you’re not paid for your opinions. You’re paid to do your job and stopping peaceful preachers is not part of it.”

 

Mon B later shared a more positive interaction with a second officer from the same patrol, during which they reportedly prayed together. A video shows the second officer nodding and appearing to thank the group after the prayer session.

 

Additional footage from the same location shows the group performing a Christian song titled Yeshua, originally released by Jesus Image in 2022, using a loudspeaker while commuters pass by without incident.

 

The British Transport Police addressed the incident in a statement explaining: “Officers were on patrol at the station when they came across a group preaching on private land with a loud speaker which requires permission from Network Rail, and as such they asked them to leave. We fully appreciate anyone’s right for religious expression, and the incident in full is currently being reviewed by a senior officer.”

 

In a separate incident earlier last year, Metropolitan Police officers threatened to arrest a preacher for allegedly making homophobic remarks during a gospel message on Uxbridge High Street. Although the officers stated they had not personally witnessed the alleged offense, they warned the preacher he could be arrested for failing to provide his name due to the public complaint. One officer said, “If I do walk away and I see offences, and the victim wants to press charges... I could have failed a potential victim.” Another added, “Provide me your name now or you will be arrested. You can spend the night in a cell and we can do it that way.”

 

 

The missionaries defended their message, citing John 3:16 and asserting their right to religious expression. “We’re just passionate,” one preacher said when accused of being emotional. The officers insisted they were not attacking the group, but the exchange highlighted a growing tension between public religious activity and modern policing approaches in London.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Standard  2025-06-23

 

 

[quake]

This is what happens when you use the wrong book.

Honestly.  get with the uk replacement program. 

[GanDoonToonPet]

Another misleading 'Gotcha' headline. They were using amplifying equipment in a busy, public area which is illegal in the UK without a permit. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

1 hour ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

Another misleading 'Gotcha' headline. They were using amplifying equipment in a busy, public area which is illegal in the UK without a permit. 

 

Do all mosques have permits for the Adhan call to prayer they blast every day?

 

Or is it racist to apply the law in this case?

[NoDisplayName]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Officers were on patrol at the station when they came across a group preaching on private land with a loud speaker which requires permission from Network Rail, and as such they asked them to leave.

 

That seems fair.

 

Show us video of muslim missionary groups blasting islamic worship music on railway property without issue and we'll have something to complain about.

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Do all mosques have permits for the Adhan call to prayer they blast every day?

 

Churh bells in Catholic churches are still going on Sunday mornings.

But I don't think it lasts very long.

 

These guys are standing on street corners with bullhorns for hours probably. 

 

[GanDoonToonPet]

21 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Do all mosques have permits for the Adhan call to prayer they blast every day?

 

They do in the UK. Mosques have to apply to the local council for a permit and follow the regulations regarding volume, time of day, duration etc.

[daveAustin]

I wouldn’t want to hear that stuff (whatever religion) and fair enough if it’s disturbing people… as long as it’s silenced across the board. Wouldn’t be impressed to read tomorrow that another group were allowed to preach their religion in public. 

[thesetat]

41 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

Do all mosques have permits for the Adhan call to prayer they blast every day?

 

Or is it racist to apply the law in this case?

• General Noise Regulations:

  The UK has noise regulations in place that apply to all public spaces, including mosques. These regulations aim to balance the rights of religious practice with the need to minimize disturbance to residents. 

   
• Public Broadcast:

  If a mosque intends to broadcast the Adhan loudly using loudspeakers, particularly in a public space, it might need to obtain specific permission or abide by noise restrictions. 

   
• Case-by-case basis:

  Decisions regarding the Adhan are often made on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as the specific location, the volume of the sound, and the impact on nearby residents. 

   
• Examples:

  Some councils have granted permission for mosques to broadcast the Adhan during Ramadan or for a set period, while others have rejected or restricted such requests due to noise concerns. 

[Peter Crow]

Religion should be completely off the public space, and that includes the Internet. There are churches and mosques for those in need. But treatment should be available too.

[blazes]

It's a good job the Muslims are not into music much (if at all).  And these evangelical Christians tend to produce "music" involving lots of drums, cymbals, guitars and other such rubbish sounds.   

So, I am with the cops on this one: it's not your beliefs that offend me, but the noise produced while expressing them.

[Quentin Zen]

Just now, blazes said:

It's a good job the Muslims are not into music much (if at all)

tell me you have no idea without telling me you have no idea

[JonnyF]

2 hours ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

Another misleading 'Gotcha' headline. They were using amplifying equipment in a busy, public area which is illegal in the UK without a permit. 

 

Yes I'm sure they apply this law equally across the board. 😄

 

[JAG]

19 minutes ago, thesetat said:

• General Noise Regulations:

  The UK has noise regulations in place that apply to all public spaces, including mosques. These regulations aim to balance the rights of religious practice with the need to minimize disturbance to residents. 

   
• Public Broadcast:

  If a mosque intends to broadcast the Adhan loudly using loudspeakers, particularly in a public space, it might need to obtain specific permission or abide by noise restrictions. 

   
• Case-by-case basis:

  Decisions regarding the Adhan are often made on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as the specific location, the volume of the sound, and the impact on nearby residents. 

   
• Examples:

  Some councils have granted permission for mosques to broadcast the Adhan during Ramadan or for a set period, while others have rejected or restricted such requests due to noise concerns. 

More than somewhat vague, and unlikely to be enforceable don't you think.

[Harrisfan]

12 minutes ago, Peter Crow said:

Religion should be completely off the public space, and that includes the Internet. There are churches and mosques for those in need. But treatment should be available too.

Why? Freedom of speech. Christians are nice people.

[GanDoonToonPet]

6 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Yes I'm sure they apply this law equally across the board. 😄

 

 

Like it or not, most of those protests have permits along with permissions / restrictions attached. They are allowed to use amplifying equipment but only on a set route and during specified hours.

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

"Preachers Confronted by Police at King’s Cross: ‘I Just Think It’s Wrong’"

 

A video capturing the tense moment a British Transport Police officer told a group of Christian evangelists to stop preaching outside King’s Cross station has sparked widespread debate over freedom of religious expression in public spaces.

 

The short clip, which has since gone viral, shows a female police officer confronting members of Mad 4 Jesus Ministries and expressing her personal disapproval of their public gospel preaching. "It’s so loud," she tells the preachers. "These people just want to do their journey, they’re not coming here to listen to you." When the preacher challenges her, asking, "If I was doing a happy, clappy song it would be ok?" she bluntly replies, "I just think it’s all wrong," before walking away.

 

The confrontation occurred on the busy concourse between King’s Cross and St Pancras International stations—two of London’s largest transit hubs that see nearly 60 million passengers annually. According to Mon B, who leads the Mad 4 Jesus Ministries group, they had been told not to stand in front of the station barriers before being confronted by the officer. Mon B described the officer's remarks as an "unnecessary" expression of personal opinion.

 

This incident is the latest in a string of controversies involving police officers and Christian street preachers in London. Last year, Christian singer Harmonie London was told to stop performing church songs outside a church’s grounds, leading to a formal apology from the Metropolitan Police.

 

Harmonie, then 20, said she felt “humiliated,” “sad,” and “bullied” after the confrontation, during which volunteer officer Maya Hadzhipetkova threatened to confiscate her instruments following her rendition of Amazing Grace. The Met later admitted the officer was wrong to state that church songs could not be performed outside church property and clarified that the issue had been about unlicensed busking, not the content of her songs.

 

Responding to the latest King's Cross video, members of the public expressed outrage. One commenter asked, “I’m sorry, is this officer paid to give out her opinions? Or is she paid to protect the public?” Another wrote, “You are not breaking the law. She should be out catching criminals not bothering you.” A third added, “Luckily you’re not paid for your opinions. You’re paid to do your job and stopping peaceful preachers is not part of it.”

 

Mon B later shared a more positive interaction with a second officer from the same patrol, during which they reportedly prayed together. A video shows the second officer nodding and appearing to thank the group after the prayer session.

 

Additional footage from the same location shows the group performing a Christian song titled Yeshua, originally released by Jesus Image in 2022, using a loudspeaker while commuters pass by without incident.

 

The British Transport Police addressed the incident in a statement explaining: “Officers were on patrol at the station when they came across a group preaching on private land with a loud speaker which requires permission from Network Rail, and as such they asked them to leave. We fully appreciate anyone’s right for religious expression, and the incident in full is currently being reviewed by a senior officer.”

 

In a separate incident earlier last year, Metropolitan Police officers threatened to arrest a preacher for allegedly making homophobic remarks during a gospel message on Uxbridge High Street. Although the officers stated they had not personally witnessed the alleged offense, they warned the preacher he could be arrested for failing to provide his name due to the public complaint. One officer said, “If I do walk away and I see offences, and the victim wants to press charges... I could have failed a potential victim.” Another added, “Provide me your name now or you will be arrested. You can spend the night in a cell and we can do it that way.”

 

 

The missionaries defended their message, citing John 3:16 and asserting their right to religious expression. “We’re just passionate,” one preacher said when accused of being emotional. The officers insisted they were not attacking the group, but the exchange highlighted a growing tension between public religious activity and modern policing approaches in London.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Standard  2025-06-23

 

 

Stop all that religious crap in public.👍

[bendejo]

It's not the doctrine that's getting in the way, it's about getting in people's way and being a public nuisance.  Reminds me of the Hare Krishna public displays a few decades back.

 

[Yagoda]

20 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Stop all that religious crap in public.👍

Throw all the Muslims out then.

[sikishrory]

How dare you criticise the imaginary people in the sky. 

[newbee2022]

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Throw all the Muslims out then.

I wrote:

Stop all that religious crap in public.

 

Do you know the word ALL  ??? 😳

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

Do all mosques have permits for the Adhan call to prayer they blast every day?

 

Or is it racist to apply the law in this case?

What about the bells at a church ??

Btw. it's according current law 👍

[Yagoda]

10 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I wrote:

Stop all that religious crap in public.

 

Do you know the word ALL  ??? 😳

I dont hear Christians warbling gibberish every Friday night over a loudspeaker.

[newbee2022]

Just now, Yagoda said:

I dont hear Christians warbling gibberish every Friday night over a loudspeaker.

Yeah, but listening to all the church bells is ok? 

😂

You talk rubbish

[Yagoda]

1 minute ago, newbee2022 said:

Yeah, but listening to all the church bells is ok? 

😂

Church bells are more of a western cultural thing than religious, but small minds wouldnt see that.

 

Plus, you can make lovely music with Church bells, as opposed to listening to some bearded medieval misogynist screechingly warble some nonsense in Arabic about how we should all submit to his terrorist religion.

 

Then he can go out and groom kiddies like his prophet.

[newbee2022]

11 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Church bells are more of a western cultural thing than religious, but small minds wouldnt see that.

 

Plus, you can make lovely music with Church bells, as opposed to listening to some bearded medieval misogynist screechingly warble some nonsense in Arabic about how we should all submit to his terrorist religion.

 

Then he can go out and groom kiddies like his prophet.

Well, I don't know where you live.

Anyway you got none respect to other cultures obviously.

But that would mean to get to know them. You can't and don't. That's ok.

[Yagoda]

3 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Anyway you got none respect to other cultures obviously.

Oh? Telling the truth is "none (sic) respect"?

 

How do you know what I do or dont?

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, daveAustin said:

I wouldn’t want to hear that stuff (whatever religion) and fair enough if it’s disturbing people… as long as it’s silenced across the board. Wouldn’t be impressed to read tomorrow that another group were allowed to preach their religion in public. 

The JWs are going from house to house disturbing you. That's kind of bullying for me too.

Therefore I posted here:

No religious activities in public 

[newbee2022]

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Oh? Telling the truth is "none (sic) respect"?

 

How do you know what I do or dont?

Off topic. Stop bickering, please

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

Yes I'm sure they apply this law equally across the board. 😄

 

Yet another false equivalence from Jonny.