No legal action over Fox News for 'totally Muslim' Birmingham comments

US TV network Fox News has apologised for remarks made on-air by one of its contributors, who said Birmingham was a no-go area for non-Muslims.

His comments sparked a storm of protest on social media and the Prime Minister called him 'an idiot.' Andy Bevan reports.

Fox News has issued an on air apology about comments a terrorism expert made saying Birmingham is "a totally Muslim city where non-Muslims simply don't go in."

Steve Emerson - who is described as "one of the leading authorities on Islamic extremist networks" on his website - made the comments a week ago while speaking on Fox News about the recent Paris terror attacks.

The next day he apologised after receiving widespread criticism, including from Prime Minister David Cameron who said Mr Emerson was 'clearly an idiot'. In an attempt to make amends, the terrorism commentator then donated £500 to Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Fox News waited until yesterday to respond, when Fox News' Judge Jeanne Pirro issued an on air apology, saying it was wrong to let her guest's statements go unchallenged, could find 'no credible sources' for the comments, and that the network deeply regret the errors.

Watch: PM David Cameron says Steven Emerson is 'clearly an idiot'

Watch: Original broadcast of claims Birmingham 'a totally Muslim city'

Watch: Steve Emerson apology and pledge to donate hospital money

A Fox News 'terror expert' has donated £500 to Birmingham Children's Hospital following his comments that Birmingham was "a totally Muslim city where non-Muslims simply don't go in."

Speaking to ITV News, Steve Emerson says he apologises to the people of Birmingham and would love to visit the city one day.

The Prime Minister has told ITV News that Steven Emerson is "clearly an idiot".

The Fox News commentator claimed Birmingham is "a totally Muslim city where non-Muslims simply don't go in".

David Cameron said he "choked on his porridge" when he heard Emerson's comments. The Prime Minister added that the Fox News commentator should look to Birmingham as "a fantastic example" of a city that brings people of different faiths together.

Birmingham City Council has responded to comments made about the city by a 'terrorism expert' on Fox News.

A Fox News commentator has said he made a "terrible error" when he described Birmingham as "a totally Muslim city where non-Muslims simply don't go in".