SPUC Says Speaker Threatened at Truro, United Kingdom, Church Meeting, Police Report Different Account

SPUC, the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, says that one of its branch meetings in Truro was disrupted by activists. The group alleges that the incident occurred on the evening of 6 November at a church in Truro, where Julie Vivienne, SPUC’s Development Officer for Wales and the Southwest of England, was due to speak.

According to SPUC, as she rose to speak, two men began shouting “verbal abuse” at her, targeting in particular her views on politics and human sexuality. SPUC alleges that the men threatened to shoot her for her pro-life views. The group also claims that the men began berating the vicar of the church for offering condolences following the killing of the US pro-life and conservative champion Charlie Kirk.

Police were called, but according to SPUC, “nobody was evicted” from the event and the officer “didn’t even step foot in the hall.” SPUC alleged that “a sluggish and unenthusiastic response from Devon and Cornwall Police allowed more of those who publicly commit or incite violence against SPUC’s team escape justice that would be applied swiftly and harshly were the roles reversed.”

John Deighan, CEO of SPUC, said, “Julie Vivienne is a bold and fearless defender of life, and I am glad she is safe. We at SPUC take the safety of our staff, members, and activists very seriously and we will be taking steps to ensure their protection when out in public.”

He added: “Pro-abortion violence is becoming commonplace in Britain because those who glory in the taking of innocent life know that their position is irrational and untenable. They resort to violence because they cannot win the war of words. We will keep fighting.”

The police have given a different account of the evening. Devon and Cornwall Police said they were called at around 7.20pm on Friday 6 November following a report of disruption at a pro-life meeting held at a church on St George’s Road, Truro. Two accounts of the events differ, which shows why each claim should be weighed carefully (Proverbs 18:17). The police statement said that a male was reported shouting at the group, and that officers attended and spoke with the group’s leader, who said those responsible for the disruption had settled and were engaging with the speaker.

According to the police, the leader was content for them to stay, and advice was passed to call 999 should things escalate. The statement said, “No further calls were received.”

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