BBC spy report alleges MI5 undercover agent abused women, court hears

Details of report revealed in high court as attorney general seeks interim injunction to prevent broadcast

A proposed BBC news report that the government is trying to block concerns an allegation that a named MI5 agent with dangerous, extremist and misogynist beliefs" used his status to abuse, control and coerce a former partner, the high court has heard.

The attorney general, Suella Braverman, is seeking an injunction to prevent the BBC publishing its report, alleging breach of confidence and a breach of the agent's rights, including his right to life, under the European convention on human rights (ECHR).