Neighbour row explodes as businessman sues homeowner for £25k after dogs bark '74 times in 24 hours'

A finance executive has launched legal proceedings against his neighbours in south-west London, seeking £25,000 in compensation for alleged noise disturbance from their pet dogs.

Filippo Alloatti, who serves as finance chief at an investment company, has filed a High Court claim against Mohammed and Saima Uddin regarding their two German Shepherds.