Toronto mayor Rob Ford said he had been in "complete denial" about his drinking and drug use before entering a rehabilitation clinic two months ago, and admitted that his struggle against substance abuse will never end.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied allegations in newly released court documents that he offered $5,000 (€3,440) and a car to suspected drug dealers in exchange for a video that appears to show him smoking crack.

Toronto mayor Rob Ford apologised for being “hammered” in public and acknowledged the need to curb his drinking, but the mayor of Canada’s largest city didn’t address allegations of drug use and said he will remain in his job despite mounting pressure to resign.