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Innocent man Terrance Flowers.Credit:Ngaarda Media

The 27-year-old Nyamal man lives in Karratha,whereas Kelly,who is in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping Cleo,is 36 and lived in Carnarvon.

Mr Flowers saidthe ordeal had left him fearful to leave his home alone,having been approached by people in the street who thought he was the accused,asking him what his intentions were for Cleo and whether he was planning to kill her.

He filed a lawsuit against Seven West Media,and on Wednesday the almost four-month ordeal was settled in a Perth court,leaving the innocent man “very relieved”.

Mr Flowers appeared via video link from his hometown of Karratha and after the proceedings toldWAtoday he was glad the situation was over.

“I’m glad that it’s all over and it was settled,” he said.

“I am just looking forward to moving on with my life and spending time with my six-month-old little boy.”

The matter was all over within minutes as both parties had agreed to a settlement deal ahead of time.

Solicitor Stewart O’Connell toldWAtoday both his client and the law firm were “very happy” with the settlement,which would remain confidential.

Supreme Court of WA Chief Justice Peter Quinlan entered his judgment in open court in favour of Mr Terrance’s defamation claim against Channel Seven,a statement from the solicitors read.

“The judgment was entered pursuant to consent orders agreed to by the parties,” it read.

“The judge noted that the proceedings had otherwise settled on confidential terms. The judge congratulated the parties on reaching a resolution.”

Mr Flowers’ lawyers requested the privacy of Mr Flowers and his family was respected.

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