Freddie Scappaticci, the alleged informer known as Stakeknife, has died in England where he had been living in witness protection since he fled Belfast when he was outed as a double agent.

The 77-year-old died earlier this month with his funeral thought to have taken place in secret.

With more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Richard O’Rawe is a former Republican Prisoner and bestselling author of Blanketmen.