WA: Pastor who intimidated Xmas shoppers appears in court

AAP General News (Australia)
12-24-2004
WA: Pastor who intimidated Xmas shoppers appears in court

A West Australian pastor has appeared in court after he and a group of people allegedly
intimidated Christmas shoppers by preaching the gospel at a shopping centre.

ROSS ALEXANDER HOUNSLOW, the pastor of the Potter House Christian Church, faced Bunbury
magistrate's court yesterday charged with failing to give his name to police.

On Saturday, authorities were called to a shopping centre in Bunbury, 180km south of
Perth, following complaints a group of people were acting in an intimidatory manner.

Police say shoppers had complained pamphlets were being thrust in their faces and the
group was blocking the entrance to the shops.

Police allege the group refused requests by council rangers to move on, despite lacking
the necessary permit.

Senior Sergeant GEOFF FULLER said earlier HOUNSLOW was arrested because he wouldn't
provide his details.

He's been ordered to appear again on January the 31st.

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