Police investigate threat to BBC boss over Clarkson firing

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 11, 2015 file photo, TV host Jeremy Clarkson gestures as he takes his place in the stands before the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London. A television station owned by the Russian defense ministry is offering a job to former "Top Gear" host Clarkson. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) FILE - In this Wednesday, March 11, 2015 file photo, TV host Jeremy Clarkson gestures as he takes his place in the stands before the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London. A television station owned by the Russian defense ministry is offering a job to former "Top Gear" host Clarkson. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

By Associated Press March 29, 2015 1 min read

LONDON (AP) – British police are investigating a death threat made to the head of the BBC after the broadcaster fired “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson over an assault on a colleague.

The Mail on Sunday newspaper ran photos of security guards outside the home of director-general Tony Hall.

The Metropolitan Police said detectives were “investigating an allegation of threats to kill” made in an email. The force did not name Hall but offered the statement when asked about him.

The BBC said it wouldn’t comment on security matters, but carried the story in its news bulletins.

The BBC announced Wednesday that it wouldn’t renew Clarkson’s contract for “Top Gear,” one of the network’s most popular shows. The broadcaster said Clarkson had subjected producer Oisin Tymon to a verbal tirade before hitting him.