Afghan man ‘will damage asylum centre again’

A 33-year-old Afghan who fought the Taliban and is now on hunger strike yesterday appeared in court charged with causing criminal damage at a direct provision centre in Co Limerick.

Melad Melaadi appeared at Ennis District Court in connection with the criminal damage of glass panels at Mount Trenchard direct provision centre, Foynes, on Sunday.

The alleged criminal damage coincided with Mr Melaadi reaching the 10-year mark in the direct provision system.