A manager at a Halfords tyre workshop racially harassed and bullied a 17-year-old apprentice, including one instance where he set the terrified teenager's trousers on fire.
The apprentice, who was Polish, was subjected to abusive and racist language by the manager while training at the car repair workshop in 2022 and 2023.
But the manager, Tony Jolly, didn't believe he'd done wrong, as he pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and harrassment.
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As editor of AM since 2016, Tim is responsible for its media content, planning and production across AM's multiple channels, including the website, digital reports, webinars, social media and the editorial content of AM's events, Automotive Management Live and the AM Awards. His focus is on interviewing senior leaders of franchised dealer groups and motor manufacturer national sales companies to examine latest developments in UK motor retail.
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