Family of French woman killed by ex-partner to go to court to find out why she was not protected

Family submitted a case last year accusing police, social services and courts of ‘serious failings’ but had no response

Sandra Pla complained to the police three times over six months about Falou’s threatening behaviour. Picture: iStock

The family of a woman killed by an ex-partner who bombarded her with hundreds of messages and calls will ask a judge on Monday to force the French authorities to explain why they failed to protect her.

Sandra Pla had complained to police three times about Mickaël Falou’s threatening behaviour over a period of six months, but her application for a protection order was rejected.