The political leader of Dominica’s United Workers Party (UWP), Dr Thomson Fontaine, has been arrested in connection with an alleged unlawful assembly during a March 19 protest in the capital, Roseau.
Local reports say he was taken to court on Thursday where charges are to be read, and he is expected to be granted bail.
UWP Vice President and attorney Ronald Charles was arrested a day earlier on similar charges. He appeared before Magistrate Hansel Valerie on Wednesday and was granted bail of $25,000 without conditions.
Charles, along with fellow attorney Joshua Francis, has been representing several protesters detained following the demonstration. Police say 24 people have been arrested to date.
The case is scheduled to return to court on 21 August. Charles is being represented by attorney Geoffrey Letang.
