Police Force in London (Met) reviewing Madeleine McCann investigation following release of major suspect
In a recent development, Christian Brueckner, a prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal, was released from Sehnde Prison near Hanover on Wednesday morning at 9.15am German time (8.15am BST). Brueckner, who served a rape sentence in Portugal, will now be fitted with an electronic ankle tag and will be under supervision for the next five years.
Despite his release, Brueckner remains a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case. The investigation, which is being handled by the British Metropolitan Police, continues to pursue leads, with the German and Portuguese authorities also probing the disappearance. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, stated that the investigation remains a missing person inquiry.
The German prosecutor has stated that Brueckner's release has 'no direct impact' on the McCann investigation. However, the Met Police is 'taking stock' of the German and Portuguese investigations following Brueckner's release. Scotland Yard has confirmed that Brueckner remains a suspect in its own investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance in Portugal.
Brueckner was convicted of raping an elderly woman in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2005. Searches have been carried out by German, Portuguese, and British authorities near the Portuguese municipality of Lagos in June, and more recently, investigators carried out searches near the Barragem do Arade reservoir, about 30 miles from Praia da Luz, in 2023.
It is important to note that Brueckner denies any involvement in the Madeleine McCann case in Portugal and has never been charged with any crime in relation to her disappearance. He has also rejected an international letter of request from the Metropolitan Police for him to speak with them upon his release.
The total funding given to the Met's investigation, titled Operation Grange, has been more than £13.2 million since 2011 after a further £108,000 was secured from the Government in April. Brueckner must comply with several conditions upon his release, including notifying the court in advance of any change of residence or place of stay and obtaining its approval. If he violates these conditions, he faces a fine or a prison sentence of up to three years.
As the investigation continues, the hopes and prayers of those seeking answers in the Madeleine McCann case in Portugal remain unwavering. The Metropolitan Police, along with the German and Portuguese authorities, continue to work diligently to uncover the truth and bring closure to this long-standing mystery.
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