Viral arrest video man faces trial

Tom Tuite

a HOMELESS man will face trial in September over an incident on Dublin's Henry Street in which his arrest was filmed and went viral on the internet.

Polish national Krzysztof Podgorzec (35), of no fixed abode, appeared at Dublin District Court yesterday and had his trial adjourned by Judge Bryan Smyth. Mr Podgorzec faces two charges over an alleged incident on Henry Street on March 13: being intoxicated in public and breach of the peace. He is contesting the charges.