Fan in Brennan assault awarded damages for libel

THE Ulster rugby fan who was attacked by ex-Irish international Trevor Brennan has been awarded damages for libel at the High Court in Belfast.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2007 - 00:00

Michael Moynihan

Patrick Bamford, 26, sued the Guardian newspaper over its reporting of the incident at the match between Toulouse and Ulster last January.

The paper also published an apology which stated that Mr Bamford was an innocent spectator. Mr Bamford’s solicitor said his client had been “totally vindicated”.

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Courts Rugby Place: Belfast Place: Toulouse Place: Stade Ernest Wallon Person: Brennan Person: Trevor Brennan Person: Patrick Bamford Person: Bamford Person: Gerry Thornley Organisation: Ulster Organisation: Guardian Organisation: ERC

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