Martin Cahill, known as The General, who appeared in Dublin District Court on a charge of breach of the peace, was arrested by Gardaí outside the court when he dropped his trousers in front of the press.

Report shows a man pretending to be Martin Cahill walking around the court car park with his hand over his face.

To camera Una O’Hagan on the court hearing.

Martin Cahill, wearing a balaclava over his head, talking to the press outside the court and then taking off his trousers to reveal a pair of Mickey Mouse boxer shorts. He is then arrested by a detective for indecent exposure.

Interview with Martin Cahill on what he perceives as harassment by the Gardaí.

The reporter is Una O’Hagan.

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