'Govt has shot itself on the foot' - Coltart

Former Education minister, David Coltart has said the the government has shot itself on the foot by arresting #ThisFlag Pastor.

Coltart said its no longer a stay away but "#FreePastorEvan."

Could also said: "Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out, falls into the pit they have made. The trouble they cause recoils on them," quoting the Bible (Psalm 7:15).

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. The story is no longer the stayaway - but now #FreePastorEvan Psalm 7:15

— David Coltart (@DavidColtart) 13 July 2016