Islamic State group releases eighth John Cantlie video

An eighth propaganda video of British hostage John Cantlie giving a tour of the Iraqi city Mosul has been released by the Islamic State (IS).

The photojournalist presents the documentary-style clip in English, claiming that "life in Mosul is business as usual" and that media reports suggesting the city is "depressed" and "living in fear" are "misleading".

The country's second largest city was captured by IS militants during a blitz in June when they murdered more than 2,000 Shiite prisoners and soldiers, according to Human Rights Watch.

The eight-minute video which sees 43-year-old Mr Cantlie visit a market, a hospital and a police station purports to paint life in the bomb-hit city as stable.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are aware of the release of another video and are studying its contents."

John Cantlie has been held captive for more than two years by IS militants. In previous propaganda videos he has delivered his message under duress from behind a desk and wearing an orange jumpsuit.