Business owner accuses neighbouring motor mechanic of 'rabid racism'

The Nigerian national also claims the landlord of the rental unit has placed a 40-foot container in front of his business in order to get him out

The High Court heard that the racial abuse came in the form of monkey grunts and shouts of 'monkey' accompanied by physical abuse. File picture

Racial abuse in the form of monkey grunts and shouts of “monkey” accompanied by physical abuse have been directed at a Nigerian national with a car valeting business in Tallaght, Dublin, the High Court was told on Tuesday.

Ms Justice Eileen Roberts heard allegations that a motor mechanic and neighbouring Lithuanian businessman, Vilmantas Zutkis, was responsible for “rabid racism” against Stanley Abayeneme who owns the car cleaning business.