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# Homophobic Christian evangelical group ‘King’s Army’ marches through London’s Old Compton Street
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/christian-evangelical-group-called-kings-army-marches-through-heart-of-lgbtq-london-accusing-the-area-of-immorality/
- Published: 2025-10-08T11:14:40.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-08T11:20:37.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson

A 'Christian evangelical group' calling itself the '**King’s Army'** has marched through **Old Compton Street** \- the historic heart of London’s LGBTQ+ community - chanting religious slogans and accusing the area of “immorality”.

Dressed in matching black tracksuits and moving in a military-style formation, the group blocked traffic and disrupted nightlife in Soho on Friday night, shouting “Jesus saves” repeatedly. The demonstration, promoted online by far-right group **Turning Point UK**, was described by many as a deliberate act of intimidation targeting LGBTQ+ spaces. 

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Local residents and business owners expressed deep concern over the march, which some likened to “blackshirt-style” tactics. 

The **Metropolitan Police** confirmed they engaged with the crowd but reported no offences. However, critics argue that the group’s uniformed presence may breach UK laws designed to prevent fascist-style political demonstrations. The Public Order Act prohibits the wearing of uniforms that suggest affiliation with political organisations, unless under specific ceremonial exceptions. 

Equality campaigners and LGBTQ+ advocates have condemned the protest as “homophobic intimidation”. **Thomas Willet** from **Equality Amplified** stated, “This isn’t activism; it’s a calculated attempt to threaten and erase queer visibility.”

The 'King’s Army', which emerged in mid-2024, describes itself as a “spiritual army” waging war against "sin and cultural decay".