Well-known individual seeks court order blocking sex-allegation reports

A well-known individual has asked London's High Court to permanently bar ITN and Guardian News & Media from publishing serious allegations against him.

• The court heard that publication would present a serious risk of suicide, and that the prospect of reporting had already led to two suicide attempts.
• His legal team said publishing the claims would breach articles two and three of the European Convention on Human Rights.
• ITN and Guardian lawyers opposing the injunction argued that NHS mental health professionals already protect those at risk of suicide.
• A trial due later this month will decide whether the media organisations are permanently barred from naming the individual.