Ian Bailey, suspect for Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder, dies aged 66

The 66-year-old collapsed on Barrack Street in Bantry in West Cork. His former partner Jules Thomas says she 'feels nothing' after his death

Ian Bailey relaxing on the pier in Schull, West Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

Ian Bailey, the man convicted in France of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has died at the age of 66.

The 66-year-old collapsed on Barrack Street in Bantry in west Cork at lunchtime today and efforts by medics to save his life failed.