'At least one MI6 agent aware of Kincora abuse', inquiry hears

The Kincora Inquiry into abuse at Kincora Boys home in east Belfast has heard that at least one MI6 agent was aware of sexual abuse.

Giving evidence at the inquiry for the first time, an MI6 deputy director, known only as SIS officer A, said he could not find any evidence their records to support that statement.

Appearing via video-link from London and screened from the press in the public gallery, the former officer said MI6 did not exploit children or vulnerable adults, adding "we will not tolerate that sort of behaviour".