Overview
- Dia Moodley, 58, was arrested in Broadmead, Bristol, on Nov. 22 on suspicion of inciting religious hatred after remarks about Islam and transgender ideology during a street sermon.
- Avon and Somerset Police told Fox News Digital the arrest also involved suspicion of assault by beating and a racially or religiously aggravated public order offense, with the man later released under investigation and a counter-allegation recorded.
- He was held for eight hours and initially bailed with conditions barring him from parts of the city centre over Christmas; a supervisory officer lifted the restrictions in mid-December after representations.
- Two officers visited his home on Jan. 8 and invited him to a voluntary interview under caution as the November incident remains under investigation.
- ADF UK is supporting Moodley, who alleges two-tier policing and is considering legal action, while he awaits a decision on potential charges and points to a prior street-preaching arrest in March 2025.