The President of far right political party, Vox Madrid, has pleaded guilty to one count of conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

It follows his arrest on Monday after a large Spanish flag was unfurled on the West side of the Upper Rock.

A local woman was also detained in custody following an "emotional outburst" directed at the defendant and a Spanish man was arrested for taking photos in the court room’s public gallery.

53-year-old Juan Ignacio Minguez Martinez admitted to placing the 50 metre long Spanish flag on the north side of the upper Rock on Monday as a sign of support for Spain's sovereignty claim on Gibraltar.

At the Magistrate’s Court he confirmed his position as President of Vox Madrid and was appointed a lawyer on legal aid. Francis Borastero Porter told the court his client was sorry if his actions caused any Gibraltarians any problems. He also added that he has the “uppermost respect” for British people.

Minguez Martinez has been remanded in custody until Tuesday morning when he’ll be sentenced.

Meanwhile, as the case was being dealt with, a local woman stood up in the court room’s public gallery and repeatedly shouted at the defendant "Gibraltar will never be Spanish". 67-year-old Simy Herbert has been detained in custody until 8pm this evening for being in contempt of court. Stipendiary Magistrate Charles Pitto said the court room is not the place for emotional outbursts.

And as the drama unfolded in the Magistrate’s Court, a 46-year-old Spanish man was arrested for taking photos within the court room. His mobile phone was confiscated and the man is currently in police custody whilst investigations are being carried out. GBC believes the man is a member of the Vox Madrid legal services team.