Police agree 'substantial damages' for undercover reporter

Undercover reporter Donal MacIntyre and his BBC team were this morning receiving an apology from a police force after they reached an out-of-court settlement in a legal battle.

Undercover reporter Donal MacIntyre and his BBC team were this morning receiving an apology from a police force after they reached an out-of-court settlement in a legal battle.

Kent Police Force is understood to have agreed “substantial” damages and costs in what is thought to be the first time police have paid out in a libel case.

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