Man charged in connection with violent disorder at Dublin anti-lockdown protest to appear in court

13 people have been charged previously in connection with the anti-lockdown protest on Saturday in Dublin

The violent disorder saw three gardaí injured. Picture: Damien Storan.

A man is due to appear in court later this morning in connection with Saturday’s violent anti-lockdown protest in Dublin.

The man in his 30s was arrested yesterday in connection with the protest which saw gardaí targeted with fireworks, missiles and spit.

He was held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act and will appear in Dublin District Court later this morning.

The violent disorder resulted in injuries to three gardaí. There were 23 people arrested on the day and 13 were later charged following the anti-lockdown protest.

The 12 men and one woman appeared at Dublin District Court charged with breaches of the Criminal Justice Public Order Act. They will later appear in the Cloverhill District Court.

A further seven adults have been charged and released on station bail while three juveniles have been released for consideration in the juvenile diversion programme.

The investigation is still ongoing.

A similar protest organised for this weekend in Cork City has come under significant criticism with many public representatives calling for it to be banned.