Irish man Kevin Mallon has been released from a high security prison in Rio overnight following a Brazilian Supreme Court ruling.

The sports director had been in prison since his arrest on the 5th of August in connection with ticket touting.

THG Sports released a statement yesterday welcoming the decision to release Mr Mallon on bail and says it believes all of its executives will be vindicated.

Journalist with the independent.ie Cathal McMahon who is in Rio explains what's likely to happen over the coming days.