Courtroom chaos as David Icke turns up at magistrates
There were chaotic scenes when self-proclaimed 'son of God' David Icke turned up to support a woman in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.
One member of his party was led out of court by two police officers and two security guards as District Judge Anthony Callaway called for order.
Mr Icke, who famously announced on Terry Wogan's BBC show in 1991 that he was the son of God, was in court in support of Cheryl Stannard, a woman who is accused of abducting a child.
As the court proceedings were still ongoing another of Stannard's supporters, Paul Randle-Jolliffe, from Freedom Advocacy and Law Ltd, tried to address the judge.
Wearing shorts, a shirt and jacket Mr Randle-Jolliffe stood up and declared he was a 'public interest intervenor'.
But District Judge Callaway ordered the usher to have the man removed.
The hearing came to a halt and the judge left the room as Mr Randle-Jolliffe, who refused to leave, was taken outside by the police.
He was spoken to but not arrested.
Outside court Mr Icke, who believes the world is controlled by a reptilian race who take on a human form, said he had heard about Ms Stannard's case and decided to back her.
'I have just come along to give her my support,' he said.
After speaking to the police Mr Jolliffe-Randle said: 'My intention was purely to apply to the court to be accepted into the case as a public interest intervenor.'
Stannard, 47, formerly of Thomas Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, gave a new bail address in Bournemouth.
She has pleaded not guilty to abducting the girl at Portsmouth ferry terminal on March 31.
Prosecutor Giles Fletcher said Stannard is alleged to have taken the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, to Spain.
He said: 'The crown would say this case is not suitable for summary trial due to the sentencing powers of this court.'
The case was adjourned until September 17 when it will be sent to Portsmouth Crown Court for trial.
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