Suspected ‘Stakeknife’ informer avoids jail over extreme pornography

Freddie Scappaticci admitted charges relating to 329 images, including some involving animals.

Latest: A man widely named as the British Army’s notorious IRA agent Stakeknife has avoided prison after admitting two counts of possessing extreme pornography.

Freddie Scappaticci, 72, appeared briefly before Westminster magistrates in central London to admit the charges, which related to at least 329 images, including those involving animals.