Man, 40s, charged after burning of Pride flags in Waterford

Adam Pidgeon, Enya Eccleston, Tia Weldon, Éadaoin Walsh, Fina Eccleston, Debbie O’Rourke, and Mayor of Waterford Damien Geoghegan outside Waterford City and County Council's buildings at the Mall as the Pride flag held aloft again. Picture: Eoghan Dalton

A man in his 40s has been arrested in relation to the burning of Pride flags in Waterford City.

Gardaí said the man has been charged with a count of criminal damage and is due to appear at Waterford District Court on July 6.