Twitter troll to pay six-figure sum to TV and radio star Stephen Nolan

Broadcaster Stephen Nolan has received a six-figure sum from a Twitter troll (Niall Carson/PA)

TV and radio presenter Stephen Nolan has received a six-figure damages sum and an apology from an anonymous Twitter troll who made a series of defamatory remarks about him.

Mr Nolan, who presents regular shows on BBC Radio Ulster and Radio 5 Live, tracked down the individual who was behind the online campaign.