Ian Bailey’s partner to sue despite verdict

Jules Thomas, the partner of Ian Bailey, is to press ahead with her compensation claim against the State despite Mr Bailey losing his marathon case on Monday.

Ms Thomas is claiming High Court damages for wrongful arrest on two occasions by gardaí investigating the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

The Welsh-born artist was first arrested along with Mr Bailey in February 1997, two months after Ms du Plantier’s death, and a second time in September 2000 when she was told she was suspected of covering up Mr Bailey’s alleged involvement in the murder.