Alleged IRA 'spy' Scappaticci released on bail

The man widely named as the Army's IRA agent Stakeknife has been released on bail.

West Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a number of offences including multiple murders, attempted murders and abduction.

A team of independent detectives is investigating the alleged offences which date back to the 1970s.

Scappaticci - who is 72-years-old - has always strongly denied claims that he is Stakeknife.

He was released on bail on Friday to return to police custody at a later date.