Jeremy Clarkson has apologised to the former Top Gear producer he punched in a £100,000 settlement.
Oisin Tymon launched the racial discrimination and personal injury claim against Clarkson and the BBC after the presenter gave him a bloody lip in a row over food at a North Yorkshire hotel last March.
Clarkson reportedly called his colleague a "lazy, Irish c***" during the confrontation.
Mr Tymon's lawyers, Slater & Gordon, said the case had been settled.
In an apology issued through the law fir, Clarkson said he was "sorry, once again" and was "pleased" the matter was resolved.
He said: "I would like to say sorry, once again, to Oisin Tymon for the incident and its regrettable aftermath.
"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."
The firm did not disclose details of the settlement, but it is thought to be in excess of £100,000.
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