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'Fat' Freddie (orange t-shirt) in custody at Dublin airport


'Fat' Freddie Thompson has been returned for trial in connection with a pub row last year.

The 33-year-old, from Loreto Road, Maryland, Dublin, made no reply when he was charged this afternoon with committing a violent disorder with two others, on January 7 last.

Dublin District Court heard that the man, who has not yet entered a plea, is accused of engaging in or threatening the use of violence that would cause another person to fear for their safety.

The incident is alleged to have happened at Morrisey's pub, Cork St, in Dublin 8.

The charge is under Section 15 of the Public Order Act and on conviction it can result in a sentence of up to 10 years.

Dressed in an orange T-shirt, blue jeans and black runners, the married father-of-one represented by solicitor Edward Bradbury spoke briefly during the hearing.

Mr Thompson, who had been arrested in north Dublin, said “yes” when he entered the court and was greeted by Judge Michael Walsh who told him to “take a seat”.

“The DPP has directed trial on indictment,” Judge Walsh was told by state solicitor Nessa Moran. A book of evidence was served in court on the defendant by Garda Seamus O'Donovan and Judge Walsh then made an order sending Mr Thompson forward for trial.

The judge gave him the formal warning that if he intended to use an alibi in his defence he must tell the prosecution within 14 days. Mr Thompson was asked if he understood, nodded and then said “yes”.

Following an objection to bail, he was remanded in custody and will face his next hearing at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on May 27. A decision on whether the 33-year-old man is to be granted free legal aid was also deferred.