Unnamed celebrity accused of preying on young women could learn next week whether his suicide-risk injunction bid succeeds

A "famous" man known only as PPT is seeking a permanent injunction against ITN and the Guardian to stop them publishing allegations that he used his celebrity status to sexually target large numbers of young women over an extended period. His lawyers argue that publication would be "fatal", citing two previous suicide attempts and warning that he would end his life if the stories ran. Lawyers for the media organisations argued that their clients have a duty to publish, and a ruling is expected early next week.

Journalists spoke to more than 100 people, including 30 with first-hand accounts, and several of those involved were left with serious mental health crises.

Gavin Millar KC warned that young women 'may remain at risk' while the allegations stay secret, and that some are serious enough to warrant a criminal investigation.

Media lawyers described as 'unprecedented' the unnamed man's argument that publication should be blocked on the grounds that it would endanger his life rather than breach his privacy.