Jeremy Clarkson could face police action over attack

Jeremy Clarkson faces the possibility of police action after the “unprovoked” attack on a colleague that left them in hospital and ended his BBC career.

Jeremy Clarkson could face police action over attack

Director general Tony Hall said the Top Gear presenter’s attack on Irish producer Oisin Tymon meant “a line has been crossed”.

A BBC report found that the 30-second attack, which was stopped when a witness intervened, was accompanied by a volley of verbal abuse so loud it could be heard throughout the hotel where the programme’s crew were staying.

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