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Former spy reappears to force Scappaticci into court

A FORMER spy who infiltrated the IRA went to the west Belfast home of the man who denies being British Army agent Stakeknife yesterday, in a bid to force him into court.

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THE alleged IRA agent known as Stakeknife, who categorically denies working for British military intelligence, is not in the custody of the army, the Minister of Defence claimed yesterday.

Wed, 14 May, 2003

We're not holding IRA spy - British army

The alleged IRA agent known as Stakeknife – who categorically denies working for British military intelligence – is not in the custody of the army, the British Minister of Defence claimed today.

Tue, 13 May, 2003

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