Lithuanian court frees man jailed in Real IRA weapons sting

An Irishman jailed in Lithuania after being convicted of trying to buy weapons for the Real IRA has been freed by an appeal court.

Michael Campbell, who has been in prison since his arrest in 2008, smiled as police took off his handcuffs and freed him in court in the capital, Vilnius.

“I am very happy,” said Mr Campbell, aged 41, adding that he planned to return to Ireland. “I will go as soon as possible.”