Freddie Scappaticci, also known as "Stakeknife," has recently been in the news due to a report into his alleged role as a high-level double agent within the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). The report has not resulted in prosecutions, but families affected by the Troubles hope it will shed light on his actions during that tumultuous period in Northern Ireland.
Born around 1946 in Belfast, Freddie Scappaticci gained notoriety as a purported British agent within the IRA. Operating under the codename "Stakeknife," he was believed to have held a significant position within the organization while secretly working for British intelligence. The revelation of his double-agent status has sparked controversy and raised questions about the extent of his involvement in IRA activities and the impact of his actions on the conflict in Northern Ireland.