Du Plantier family drops civil action against Bailey

THE family of murdered French socialite Sophie Toscan Du Plantier has dropped a civil action against self-confessed suspect Ian Bailey, it was confirmed yesterday.

Mr Bailey's solicitor, Frank Buttimer, said the case was withdrawn following discussions with the Du Plantier family's Dublin-based solicitor, Robert Dore. A notice of discontinuance in the case was lodged earlier this week.

Mr Buttimer also confirmed that, in a reciprocal gesture, Mr Bailey is to forego any entitlement to legal costs.