Supporters of a pastor have applauded in court after he was found not guilty of making grossly offensive remarks about Islam during a sermon in Northern Ireland.

Evangelical Protestant preacher James McConnell described the religion as 'heathen' and 'satanic' in 2014.

He was put on trial under communications laws after his sermon from north Belfast was broadcast online.

Peter Lynas - from the group Evangelical Alliance - thinks the charge shouldn't have been brought:

 Speaking outside court James McConnell denied being Islamophobic: