Ireland

IRA informer Raymond Gilmour found dead in Kent

Supergrass gave evidence in major trial and was resettled in England after case collapsed

After a major trial in which he gave evidence collapsed, Raymond Gilmour was given a new identity by MI5 and relocated to Kent, England. Image: Google Maps
After a major trial in which he gave evidence collapsed, Raymond Gilmour was given a new identity by MI5 and relocated to Kent, England. Image: Google Maps
Sat Oct 29 2016 - 20:36

IRA informer Raymond Gilmour has been found dead at his home in Kent, according to reports.

The Belfast Telegraph has reported that the 55-year-old's body was found in his flat by his 18-year-old son from his second marriage.

A postmortem is due to be carried out with his funeral to take place next week.

Mr Gilmour, from Derry, gave evidence against 31 men and women in a major Northern Ireland supergrass trial but after the case collapsed in 1984 he was given a new identity by MI5 and resettled in England.

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He is said to have suffered from alcoholism and psychological problems.

He had no contact with his wife and two children but married twice again in England.

PA