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Police moved in to arrest the four men in the Broadmead shopping district in Bristol after they reportedly shouted "All Muslims will burn in hell" and "You need to obey God". According to witnesses, the men also told passersby "Allah does not exist" and called people "disgusting" for being gay, divorced or "living in sin". The police were called after the men, who are believed to be from the US-based Christian group Cross Encounters Ministries, drew an angry crowd in Bristol city centre. The four preachers in their fifties and sixties were arrested after they refused to stop their controversial demonstration.

SWNS Crowds cheered as Christian preachers were arrested in Bristol city Centre

A video of the men's arrest shows the moment that one of the preachers was handcuffed by an policeman. The man can be heard addressing a group of hostile shoppers who had taken offence at their demonstration. He said: "The purpose is to worship god. "I have some sympathy for you sinners, but the purpose of mankind is to worship God.

SWNS The preaching caused an angry reaction from the crowd

"You need to obey God and obey His commands. "I hated His commands once, just like you do and I remember what that mind-frame is – it is like banging your head against a brick wall." As the crowd becomes more riled, a policeman says: "All right mate, look, you are causing a disturbance now. You are not welcome." This prompts the angry crowd to chant "Go home, go home, go home," at the four men.

SWNS Police were called to the scene after members of the public grew angry at the preachers

The foursome were issued with a dispersal notice order under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act, which prevents them from remaining in the area for the next 24 hours. Michael, who would not reveal his surname to the police, then claims he will not leave the area despite warnings that he will be arrested. Shoppers start to cheer and clap as the men are arrested and police announced they will be seizing the preacher’s demonstration board. The men are believed to be part of the Cross Encounters Ministries, who aim to "proclaim the gospel, disciple believers and assist churches to do the same".

A post on its Facebook page said: "I have received word that Mike Overd, Mike Stockwell, Don Karns and Adrian Clark have been arrested while open-air preaching. "I've also received word the brothers are rejoicing and singing hymns in their cell. "Yes, pray for these our brothers in this time of momentary light affliction. "Pray also for churches and Christians in England that they will not cower and turn their backs on these bold men of God."