Cypriot bishop faces hate speech inquiry over homophobic remarks

Greek Orthodox cleric claimed gay men recognisable from 'particular odour'

Police in Cyprus have opened an investigation into homophobic remarks made by a controversial bishop.

At the request of the island's attorney general, police will examine whether the Greek Orthodox cleric Neophytos, who only uses one name, violated hate speech laws after he claimed that homosexuality could be passed on when pregnant women had anal sex.