Oisin Tymon, the Top Gear producer punched by Jeremy Clarkson during a row, has told police he does not want to press charges.

Mr Tymon had to drive himself to hospital when he was left with swelling and a split lip after the Top Gear presenter launched an "unprovoked" attack on him at a hotel in North Yorkshire.

Clarkson's Top Gear contract has not been renewed by the BBC after an internal investigation found he had "crossed the line".

The producer has come under huge abuse from trolls on Twitter, including receiving death threats.

But on Thursday Clarkson called on people to leave Mr Tymon alone "because none of this was his fault".

Mr Tymon's lawyer, Paul Daniels, issued a statement in which he said: "Mr Tymon has informed the police that he doesn't want to press charges."

"The events of the last few weeks have been extremely unpleasant for everyone involved. The matter has taken a great toll on Oisin, his family and his friends."

"Quite simply, Mr Tymon just wishes to return now to the job at the BBC he loves, as soon as possible. Further, the BBC have, in his view, taken action with a view to addressing the issues at hand."

"Mr Tymon agrees with the BBC's stated view that all parties should now be allowed to move on, so far as possible."

North Yorkshire Police, which has already spoken to some potential witnesses, said the force is still investigating the incident.

A spokesman said: "Inquiries are ongoing."