Homeless man arrested at anti-lockdown protest challenges his detention

A number of protestors were granted bail after they lodged €50 or €100, but Joseph Reynolds was unable to raise the cash and remained in custody.

The court heard he was one of 10 to 13 defendants who came before the District Court on Saturday. Gardaí making an arrest at the anti-lockdown protest on O’Connell Street, Dublin, on Saturday. File photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

A 43-year-old homeless man charged after his arrest at Saturday's anti-lockdown protest in Dublin wants the High Court to order his release from custody.

Joseph Reynolds was among a number who appeared before Dublin District Court on Saturday night in connection with the protest and all were granted their own bail on conditions including that they lodged cash of €50 or €100.