Ian Bailey fighting for his life in hospital after two heart attacks in a week

Gardai are continuing a cold case review into Sophie’s brutal Christmas 1996 murder.

Detectives had yet to interview Mr Bailey as part of the probe.

“I just want people to know that if I don’t pull through, I am an innocent man and did not kill Sophie”

• 14:25, 10 SEP 2023

Ian Bailey is fighting for his life after suffering two heart attacks in a week.

The suspect in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder is being treated at Cork University Hospital and said he doesn’t know if he is going to make it.

Speaking from his hospital bed yesterday he said: “I am very ill and fear I am running out of time.

“The doctors have not been able to operate because of existing health issues I have.

“I have some kind of heart issue but at the moment they can’t put stents in.

“I just want people to know that if I

don’t pull through, I am an innocent man and did not kill Sophie.”