Gardaí and security staff had to spring into action when a violent fracas broke out between up to 20 people in the Four Courts, when it is claimed the defendant in a defamation action was attacked and injured.
The individuals involved had attended an action brought by a London-based Nigerian businesswoman, Rosala Uvbi Mku-Atu, who claims she has been defamed and threatened in social media posts by Ireland-based Ester Esabod Aboderin.
Shortly before the case was due to be heard by Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds, a violent fracas, involving up to 20 individuals, broke out in the area between the Four Courts Round Hall and the Supreme Court.
Court staff had to call on gardaí to help them restore order. A garda, supported by the Court Services’ own staff, then escorted several people out of the Four Courts.
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