'Ireland needs to close this case' - du Plantier's son welcomes cold case review

Ian Bailey's solicitor said that he is aware of a new witness who claims to have seen a suspect on the night.

Piere-Louis Baudey-Vignaud told RTÉ radio’s News at One his family had “big expectations” for the outcome of the review.

The son of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, Pierre-Louis Baudey, has welcomed the cold case review of his mother’s death, saying “Ireland needs to close this case.” 

Mr Baudey said he was informed of the review by a telephone call from gardái at lunch time on Wednesday.