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15/10/2013
Police Say Madeline Crimewatch Response "Overwhelming"
Officers leading the fresh investigation into the disappearance of Madeline McCann have described the response to a recent BBC Crimewatch appeal as "overwhelming".
It is understood that over 1,000 calls and emails were received following the broadcast on Monday evening, with a number of people suggesting the same name as the identity of an e-fit suspect shown.
Police renewed an investigation into Madeline's 2007 disappearance from a holiday resort in Portugal.
It is understood that police now think the abduction showed signs of being pre-planned.
Police are now following up the lines of inquiry provided by the phone calls and emails.
(MH/IT)
It is understood that over 1,000 calls and emails were received following the broadcast on Monday evening, with a number of people suggesting the same name as the identity of an e-fit suspect shown.
Police renewed an investigation into Madeline's 2007 disappearance from a holiday resort in Portugal.
It is understood that police now think the abduction showed signs of being pre-planned.
Police are now following up the lines of inquiry provided by the phone calls and emails.
(MH/IT)
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09 October 2013
Police To Release 'E-Fit' Image Of Possible Suspect In Madeline McCann Case
An 'e-fit' image of a possible suspect connected to the disappearance of Madeline McCann is to be released by police, according to Sky News. It is to be issued ahead of an appeal on Crimewatch which is to be broadcast on Monday, the news channel reports. Scotland Yard would neither confirm nor deny if this was true.
Police To Release 'E-Fit' Image Of Possible Suspect In Madeline McCann Case
An 'e-fit' image of a possible suspect connected to the disappearance of Madeline McCann is to be released by police, according to Sky News. It is to be issued ahead of an appeal on Crimewatch which is to be broadcast on Monday, the news channel reports. Scotland Yard would neither confirm nor deny if this was true.
09 December 2014
Madeline McCann Investigation: Police To Begin Questioning Witnesses In Portugal
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeline McCann are to begin interviewing witnesses and suspects today, 9 December. Detectives from the British-led investigation will be in attendance, however the Portuguese police will lead the questioning. 11 people are due to be interviewed.
Madeline McCann Investigation: Police To Begin Questioning Witnesses In Portugal
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeline McCann are to begin interviewing witnesses and suspects today, 9 December. Detectives from the British-led investigation will be in attendance, however the Portuguese police will lead the questioning. 11 people are due to be interviewed.
14 April 2011
British Man Dies In Dubai Police Custody
A British man has died in police custody in Dubai. Lee Bradley Brown, 39, from east London, died on Tuesday after he was taken to a Dubai police station where he was allegedly assaulted and put into a cell. It has been reported that Mr Brown, was arrested over a row at the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab hotel.
British Man Dies In Dubai Police Custody
A British man has died in police custody in Dubai. Lee Bradley Brown, 39, from east London, died on Tuesday after he was taken to a Dubai police station where he was allegedly assaulted and put into a cell. It has been reported that Mr Brown, was arrested over a row at the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab hotel.
02 June 2014
Police Search Scrubland In Madeline McCann Inquiry
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have sealed off a large area of scrubland in the Algarve resort of Praia da Luz, where the three-year-old vanished seven years ago. A team of Portuguese police officers, some with dogs, and at least four vehicles have been stationed on a mound to the west of the town.
Police Search Scrubland In Madeline McCann Inquiry
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have sealed off a large area of scrubland in the Algarve resort of Praia da Luz, where the three-year-old vanished seven years ago. A team of Portuguese police officers, some with dogs, and at least four vehicles have been stationed on a mound to the west of the town.
19 March 2014
Police Hunt For Intruder In Madeline McCann Search
Police searching for Madeleine McCann have launched a new appeal for a man who may have sexually abused five girls in Portugal between 2004 and 2006. According to the police the man, who is described as tanned with dark hair, is suspected of breaking into 12 properties from 2004 to 2010, which were occupied by UK families in the Western Algarve.
Police Hunt For Intruder In Madeline McCann Search
Police searching for Madeleine McCann have launched a new appeal for a man who may have sexually abused five girls in Portugal between 2004 and 2006. According to the police the man, who is described as tanned with dark hair, is suspected of breaking into 12 properties from 2004 to 2010, which were occupied by UK families in the Western Algarve.
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