David McConnell was preaching in Leeds city centre in 2021 when he made comments about the woman.
A Christian preacher has been given a community order for harassing a transgender woman in Leeds city centre.
When challenged by the woman, McConnell referred to her repeatedly as a "man in woman's clothing", the Crown Prosecution Service said.'Distressing and threatening'When challenged by the woman about the views he expressed, he repeatedly referred to her as "this gentleman", according to the CPS. Following McConnell's sentencing on Friday, Elizabeth Wright, from the CPS, said: "People have the right to hold opinions and express their views.
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