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An Ulster rugby fan who was attacked by ex-Irish international Trevor Brennan has been awarded further damages for libel at the High Court in Belfast.An Ulster rugby fan who was attacked by ex-Irish international Trevor Brennan has been awarded further damages for libel at the High Court in Belfast.
Patrick Bamford, 26, sued The Irish Star and the Sun over their reporting of the incident at the match between Toulouse and Ulster last January.Patrick Bamford, 26, sued The Irish Star and the Sun over their reporting of the incident at the match between Toulouse and Ulster last January.
Both papers will publish an apology to Mr Banford in their Friday editions. Both papers will publish an apology to Mr Bamford in their Friday editions.
Following the latest settlements he has now received damages approaching six figures.Following the latest settlements he has now received damages approaching six figures.
In November 2007, Mr Banford also successfully sued the Guardian newspaper.In November 2007, Mr Banford also successfully sued the Guardian newspaper.
In its apology, it stressed that he was an innocent spectator.In its apology, it stressed that he was an innocent spectator.
Mr Banford's solicitor has also confirmed that further actions are being pursued against a number of other media outlets.Mr Banford's solicitor has also confirmed that further actions are being pursued against a number of other media outlets.
"My client is very satisfied to have received these categoric and comprehensive apologies from the Sun and the Irish Star, which have been consolidated with a very substantial five figure payment of damages from each newspaper," the lawyer said."My client is very satisfied to have received these categoric and comprehensive apologies from the Sun and the Irish Star, which have been consolidated with a very substantial five figure payment of damages from each newspaper," the lawyer said.
"My client remains determined to continue with the outstanding litigation against several broadcasters and publishers who have failed to apologise and make amends for this outrageous defamatory slur on his character.""My client remains determined to continue with the outstanding litigation against several broadcasters and publishers who have failed to apologise and make amends for this outrageous defamatory slur on his character."
Brennan, who played for Toulouse, was banned following the assault on Mr Bamford during a Heineken Cup game.Brennan, who played for Toulouse, was banned following the assault on Mr Bamford during a Heineken Cup game.