A Melbourne pastor has defied coronavirus lockdown by holding a packed church service, telling police he is obeying God, not man.
Christian Revival Church Pastor Paul Furlong was fined $1,652 and could face incitement charges for leading the service in the middle of Victoria s lockdown.
Dozens of officers swarmed to the Narre Warren church on Sunday morning, following reports of a mass gathering with few masks and minimal physical distancing in place.
Church and religious services were banned by Victorian Daniel Andrews when he enacted a snap five day lockdown last Friday until 11.59pm on Wednesday.
Police were called to the Christian Revival Church in Narre Warren following reports of a mass gathering. Pictured is a parishioner being questioned by police
A Melbourne pastor who defied coronavirus lockdown by holding a packed church service has claimed the pandemic is fake and has been fabricated to control citizens.
Christian Revival Church Pastor Paul Furlong was fined $1,652 and could face incitement charges for leading the service in the middle of Victoria s lockdown.
Dozens of officers swarmed to the Narre Warren church on Sunday morning, following reports of a mass gathering with few masks and minimal physical distancing in place.
Church and religious services were banned by Victorian Daniel Andrews when he enacted a snap five day lockdown last Friday until 11.59pm on Wednesday.