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British superspy Freddie Scappaticci survived THREE separate IRA investigations into his double-dealing, the Sunday World has learned.

Although he consistently denied it, Alfredo “Freddie” Scappaticci, who has died in his 77th year, was widely believed to be a high-level source for the British Army in the Provisional IRA — and went under the code-name “Stakeknife”. It is understood he died of natural causes, was buried in England last week and no inquest will be held. He reportedly settled in Manchester when he left Northern Ireland in 2003.

IRA enforcer turned British army agent was deeply involved in some of the murkiest chapters of the Troubles