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Jeremy Clarkson apologises to Top Gear producer

Clarkson settles racial discrimination and injury claim with producer at the centre of his tirade.

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Jeremy Clarkson has apologised to Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon and settled a racial discrimination and injury claim.

Oisin Tymon launched the action against the presenter and the BBC after a “fracas” last March that left Tymon with a bloody lip.

“I would like to say sorry, once again, to Oisin Tymon for the incident and its regrettable aftermath,” Clarkson said.

“I want to reiterate that none of this was in any way his fault.

“I would also like to make it clear that the abuse he has suffered since the incident is unwarranted and I am sorry too that he has had to go through that.

“I am pleased that this matter is now resolved. Oisin was always a creatively exciting part of Top Gear and I wish him every success with his future projects.”

Media reports put the settlement in excess of £100,000 ($A194,000), an amount to which both Clarkson and the BBC contributed.

The “fracas” last March at a North Yorkshire hotel led to an internal BBC inquiry and Clarkson’s contract not being renewed by the BBC.

Source: BBC

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