Black Eyed Peas manager says sorry to Perez Hilton

Hilton posted a picture of his injuries

The manager of US group the Black Eyed Peas has apologised to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton over an assault outside a Toronto nightclub.

Liborio Molina's lawyer said sorry on his behalf after a court hearing which saw charges dropped in exchange for conditions including the apology.

Hilton told the Associated Press he was pleased that Molina had accepted responsibility for the incident.

Molina admitted punching the 31-year-old in the June incident.

As part of the agreement, he will only contact Hilton through his lawyer, will not come within 100 metres of the Cobra Nightclub and not carry any weapons for a year.

'Regret'

As he left the Toronto courthouse, Molina, 36, said: "Yes, I regret the whole night."

His apology stated: "I apologise for what I did on 22 June 2009, even though you engaged in highly offensive comments...

"I acknowledge that these kinds of issues should not be resolved through a physical response."

Hilton said that he became involved in a dispute with Black Eyed Peas members Fergie and will.i.am outside the nightclub and was punched by Molina.

He claimed that he was attacked after making critical comments about the band's new release.

He posted on Twitter shortly afterwards: "I am bleeding. Please, I need to file a police report. No joke."

Molina later gave himself up to police in Toronto and was charged with assault.