Christian baker 'places trust in God' ahead of legal action against refusal to make cake with pro-gay marriage message

Daniel and Amy McArthur arriving at Belfast County Court to fight a challenge by Northern Ireland's Equality Commission following their refusal to make a cake bearing a pro-gay marriage slogan Photo credit: David Young/PA Wire

David Young

A Christian baker said he is placing his trust in God ahead of a high-profile legal action against his refusal to make a cake bearing a pro-gay marriage slogan.

Daniel McArthur, flanked by his wife Amy, said he had been humbled by support from fellow Christians as he arrived at Belfast County Court to fight a challenge by Northern Ireland's Equality Commission.