'This isn't some sort of attack on the gay community,' says man accused of Phoenix Park violence

The solicitor for the defendant told the court: 'My client wishes me to mention in open court that he is not someone who is in any way homophobic'

Gardaí charged the teenager with violent disorder, production of a hammer as a weapon at Military Road and two counts of dangerous driving in Phoenix Park. File picture: iStock

An 18-year-old man charged with violent disorder and brandishing a hammer as a weapon during an incident in Dublin's Phoenix Park last week has claimed in court that "this isn't some sort of attack on the gay community".

Reece Murphy was remanded on €800 bail with conditions pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions after he appeared at Dublin District Court on Monday.