Barrister Ian Winter has referred himself to a regulator following a report that he confronted a journalist outside court.
The journalist had investigated the comedian represented by Mr Winter. The reported incident is alleged to have taken place outside a court, although the supplied information does not identify the court, the journalist or the regulator involved.
No further details of the alleged confrontation, including when it occurred or what was said, have been provided. The referral means the matter has been brought to the attention of the relevant regulator, but no outcome or findings have been reported.
The latest known position is that Mr Winter has referred himself to the regulator after the report of the alleged incident.