Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy for receiving millions of euros from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and will spend time in custody even if he appeals

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy said he will 'sleep in prison with my head held high', after he was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday.

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-12, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy but cleared of other charges.