Gardaí seize files and digital devices from Ian Bailey's flat in West Cork

Ian Bailey, aged 66, died of a suspected heart attack last Sunday in Bantry. He had been in poor health for some time. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Gardaí investigating the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier have conducted a search of a flat that was rented by Ian Bailey and taken away digital devices and a large quantity of paperwork.

Sources said it was way too early to tell if there might be anything of “evidential value” in the items and said it would take some time to work through the material and examine the devices.