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Unemployed preacher Krissoni Henderson, 31, launched into a screaming rant at the copper when the officer approached him after a complaint from a member of the public.

At around 5.30pm the police were called by a 38-year-old woman who claimed she feared for her safety following a verbal confrontation.

The incident took place in Birmingham City centre on July 4 where the preacher was giving a street sermon.

Footage of the incident has gone viral on the Internet.

Henderson – who is already yelling when the video clip begins – shouts at the officer: “Here is my witness, if you want to arrest me, arrest me.”

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He turns to a woman who said the situation began when a member of the public approached the preacher.

He can be heard telling the officer: “This is a free country and we can speak freely in public.”

He leans in close to more quietly ask the officer: “Do you think I’m scared?”

The preacher goes on to add: “We’re not going to take your racism any more.

“We’re not terrorists and we’re not suicide bombers.”

“He can stand here and shout and alarm.

“He can shock and offend."

The incident ends with the man continuing to shout as the copper walks away – with the preacher telling him: “Go and catch a paedophile, go and catch a rapist and get out of my face.”

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He appeared on July 6 at Birmingham Magistrates' Court where he was accused of using insulting, threatening words or behaviour and using racially aggravated language.

Henderson has been bailed to reappear at court on September 6.

He is not allowed to contact his alleged victim.

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Police Superintendent Andy Beard said: “We received a call from a lady walking through central Birmingham making allegations that she had been sworn at and that derogatory comments had been made about her appearance.

“We have investigated those claims and as a result a man has been charged.

“People absolutely have the right in law to freedom of speech and visitors to Birmingham city centre will regularly hear people offering their opinion on a wide range of topics.

“However, people must do so lawfully and if there is any suggestion anyone is abusing that right and using words likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress or cause a breach of the peace then we will investigate and take the appropriate action.”