Former La Stampa owner apologises for calling receiver who took control of his Dublin business 'a thug'

Former La Stampa restaurant owner, Louis Murray has instructed his lawyer to apologise for and withdraw comments about a bank-appointed receiver, including calling him "a thug" the High Court has heard.

The apology came after Mr Murray, who has been suffering from cancer, was unable to resume his evidence to the court today. When asked to apologise earlier in the day, he refused.