Relief at release on bail of Irish student arrested in Senegal

NEWS that a young student was freed on bail after mooning in Senegal has been greeted with delight in his home town.

Patrick Devine was working in the west African country with a charity when arrested on July 27 after flashing his bottom.

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed yesterday that Mr Devine had been granted bail by the court of appeal in Dakar. At his seaside home town in Dunfanaghy, locals expressed relief.