It is interesting that it seems from media reports JC was the person who reported the incident to the BBC and that the other party has already retained a lawyer.
There is much more to this than meets the eye.
From the BBC website today:
Clarkson was suspended from Top Gear last week following an alleged altercation with producer Oisin Tymon.
Mr Tymon did not file a formal complaint and it is understood Clarkson reported the incident himself.
So as you say - much more than meets the eye.