I expect police to take this seriously

Sadiq Khan was asked about the treatment of Pastor Olu during Mayor’s Question Time at the London Assembly on Thursday.

He said: “I expect the police to take this matter seriously and I can write to members once an update on this investigation has been received.”

The mayor was questioned on the matter by London Assembly member and UKIP politician, David Kurten.

Mr Kurten, a Christian, said he was “troubled” to learn of the arrest of the preacher, whose full name is Oluwole Ilesanmi.

In a written submission, he said: “I am disappointed that any members of the Metropolitan Police would think it appropriate to behave in this manner.

WATCH! I ask @sadiqkhan how he is going to celebrate the glorious occasion of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union on 29th March 2019. https://t.co/8u6iWpwWll

— David Kurten (@davidkurten) March 21, 2019

“What is your view of the actions taken by the police on this particular occasion?”

Officers said the brief detention of Mr Ilesanmi outside Southgate Underground station on Saturday 23rd February was made to “prevent a breach of the peace”.

The 64 year old has maintained that he did nothing wrong.

A Christian preacher this afternoon was arrested at Southgate station London N14 for preaching about Jesus . @CConcern the police told him it’s because public had said he was being islamophobic . We have the full video and wondered…