Judge delays ruling on Spain’s extradition request for Puigdemont

Former Catalan separatist leader says he's very happy' after walking free from Sardinian court

Catalonia's former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has walked out of a Sardinian courthouse after a judge delayed a decision on Spain's extradition request and said he was free to travel.

Puigdemont walked out with his lawyer, shook hands and embraced supporters, saying he was very happy", as he got in a van and was whisked away.