‘Support cat’ man nude at court says trousers stolen

OUT ON BAIL AFTER PREVIOUS NAKED HEARING

A MAN who previously appeared in court naked after his “emotional support” cat went missing when he was arrested during a traffic stop yesterday told a judge his trousers had been “stolen”.

Joseph Davis (51) appeared before Judge John O’Leary at Cloverhill District Court yesterday via video link.

The accused, of Ashington Mews in Dublin 7, has been charged with Road Traffic Act offences of failing to give gardai his details.

He was also charged with not keeping the car stationary during an alleged incident at Dunsink Drive in Finglas last week.

Mr Davis appeared before Judge Marie Quirke at a weekend sitting of the Dublin District Court where he entered ‘DEEPLY DISTURBING’: Horses and (inset) the charity Animal Aid hit out at latest findings naked with his hands over his private parts.

Then within seconds he stood with arms outstretched to argue his case after rejecting the services of a lawyer, telling him to “f**k off ”.

Mr Davis claimed he had been stripped and humiliated as he demanded an opportunity to speak.

Tirade

The court sergeant informed Judge Quirke the man had his property, including his clothes, but “he just won’t put them on”.

Mr Davis went on a tirade but was warned anything said must be relevant to the case.

He said: “Let me tell you my story. This is relevant; this is my story.

“What happened yesterday, I was travelling with my companion pet Oliver, he normally comes into this court.

“I was dropping off legal documents pertaining to a legal case in the High Court.”

Mr Davis, who is unemployed, banged on the glass barrier in front of the dock and called out: “Where is my emotional support animal?”

Judge Quirke was told that Mr Davis was previously allowed to bring the cat to court with him, provided he kept it on a leash.

During yesterday’s appearance in front of Judge O’Leary, he said his trousers had been “stolen” and nobody knew where they were.

Mr Davis, who was representing himself wore a grey sweatshirt and sported a beard, said he had been “trying to make bail since Saturday”.

He added: “I have to get my medical treatment.” The whereabouts of his cat was not discussed during the hearing.

Judge O’Leary granted him bail and he will appear at Blanchardstown District Court on April 24 to enter a plea.