Kenova

He continues to advise on the Operation Kenova investigation into matters during The Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Kenova has also taken on several other investigations and reviews since its inception.

Kenova investigators have recommended that more than 30 alleged paramilitaries, former police and ex-members of the intelligence and security forces should face criminal charges.

Last week, Operation Kenova, now headed by Sir Iain Livingstone, expressed "frustration" that no-one would be prosecuted.

Op Kenova examined a number of cases where suspected informers were abducted by PIRA, and in some cases abducted and murdered.

Senior Investigating Officer, Operation Kenova, Police Service for Northern Ireland.

The head of Operation Kenova, Sir Iain Livingstone, said it is important to stress the PPS decisions relate to individuals who are "supplementary to the focus of the operation - the activities of an alleged army agent codenamed Stakeknife".

Scappaticci denies being an agent, although he was by Kenova detectives in 2018.

Republican and security sources in Belfast confirmed on Tuesday that a 72-year-old man detained by police officers working on Operation Kenova was Freddie Scappaticci.

The Griffith pumpkin house in Kenova, West Virginia.