Pat Hickey freed from jail but faces months in Rio

Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) president Patrick Hickey was released from prison in Brazil last night after nearly two weeks in custody.

However, the 71-year-old who has temporarily stepped aside from his role, has been warned to remain in Brazil while serious ticket touting investigations continue, a situation which could go on for a number of months and lead to him being charged in relation to the case.

Mr Hickey looked frail as he emerged from the Bangu 10 jail in Rio de Janeiro at 10.45am local time and made no comment to journalists as he was driven away in a black Honda Accord to an apartment in the city.