French magistrate wants Bailey to face Sophie charges

A fresh legal battle looms in the country’s highest courts following reports that French authorities are seeking the extradition of Ian Bailey to face charges of killing Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

French media reported that the magistrate investigating the case had issued an indictment order for voluntary manslaughter against Mr Bailey before a Paris criminal court.

The reports said a European arrest warrant had been issued against him on July 13 and that Irish authorities had been notified.