‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN

Lawyers tell high court that client could harm himself if serious allegations against him are made public

A well-known individual" is trying to secure a permanent injunction against the Guardian and ITN to prevent them from publishing details of serious allegations made against him.

At a high court hearing on Friday, the claimant's legal team said there was a serious risk that he could harm himself should the allegations be made public.

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