Met police fly to Spain re Madeleine disappearance

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Met Police: detectives have flown to Spain as part of their re-examination of Madeliene McCann's disappearance




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Scotland Yard detectives examining the Madeleine McCann case have flown to Spain, the Standard can reveal.

Homicide officers have met Spanish colleagues in Barcelona in the last two weeks to hold talks over her disappearance.

The trip widens inquiries by officers carrying out the "investigative review" into the three-year-old's disappearance from a Portuguese holiday resort in 2007. Police are believed to be discussing reports that Madeleine may have been abducted and smuggled across the border to Spain.

Detectives have also travelled to Portugal three times to meet detectives involved in the original investigation.

Kate and Gerry McCann, Madeleine's parents, issued a statement today hailing the work of the Metropolitan Police, saying : "We are pleased that the review is making progress."

Their comments came after they made an emotional appearance at the Leveson inquiry into press standards, when they told how they were left distraught by suggestions they were responsible for their daughter's death.

Scotland Yard was called in to carry out a review of the McCann files this year after a request by Prime Minister David Cameron. The McCanns had asked him to help revive the search for their daughter, who disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday while the family was on holiday in the Algarve.

She vanished from a holiday flat in the resort of Praia da Luz as her parents, both doctors, were dining with friends nearby.

Since then there have been hundreds of "sightings" of Madeleine around the world but none confirmed. The official police inquiry into her disappearance was shelved in July 2008 but private detectives employed by the McCanns continued the search. Scotland Yard says the trips to Portugal, and now Spain, are part of "laying the ground work" for future co-operation between the police forces.

They are playing down any suggestion of a breakthrough in the case but the visits raise the possibility that British detectives will be involved in an active role in any future inquiries. In July Scotland Yard said it would examine all the evidence connected to the case, including material gathered by private investigators.

One theory - among the many others - was that the child was snatched by a paedophile gang and smuggled over the border to Spain an hour's drive away, or even taken there by boat. There were sightings of someone matching her appearance in Spain shortly after she disappeared and Portuguese authorities were criticised for not alerting border and police officials until 12 hours after she went missing.

The British team is believed to have been discussing these reports with Spanish colleagues.

Detectives spent the first five months reading a huge file of case material which had to be translated into English from Portuguese.

The Met says it has been in close liaison with the McCann family about their actions. The Yard emphasises that the Portuguese police remain the "lead force".

A Met Police spokesman said: "There has been very good co-operation with Portuguese authorities and liaison will continue.

"Officers have travelled to Portugal three times in connection with the investigative review and three officers travelled to Barcelona. They are continuing to discuss how to take it forward and we are hopeful that we will be able to do that."

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Madeleine McCann: Yard Cops Fly To Spain

1:14pm UK, Monday December 05, 2011

Scotland Yard detectives have flown to Spain as part of their re-examination of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal, the force has confirmed.

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Why Spain? Metodo 3?? Was the Victoria Beckham sighting Spain? The bouncer chappie??

Didn't Metodo 3 say Maddie would be home for Christmas?

They didn't specify which Christmas, so maybe it's this one?

Notice the breaking news ticker on Sky.....disappearance NOT abduction

Scotland Yard detectives fly to Spain as part of re-examination of disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal

Huelva is in Spain isn't it?

Scotland Yard officers in Spain as search for Maddy crosses the border

Justin Davenport, Crime Editor

5 Dec 2011

Scotland Yard detectives examining the Madeleine McCann case have flown to Spain, the Standard can reveal.

Homicide officers have met Spanish colleagues in Barcelona in the last two weeks to hold talks over her disappearance.

The trip widens inquiries by officers carrying out the "investigative review" into the three-year-old's disappearance from a Portuguese holiday resort in 2007. Police are believed to be discussing reports that Madeleine may have been abducted and smuggled across the border to Spain.

Detectives have also travelled to Portugal three times to meet detectives involved in the original investigation.

Kate and Gerry McCann, Madeleine's parents, issued a statement today hailing the work of the Metropolitan Police, saying : "We are pleased that the review is making progress."

Their comments came after they made an emotional appearance at the Leveson inquiry into press standards, when they told how they were left distraught by suggestions they were responsible for their daughter's death.

Scotland Yard was called in to carry out a review of the McCann files this year after a request by Prime Minister David Cameron. The McCanns had asked him to help revive the search for their daughter, who disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday while the family was on holiday in the Algarve.

She vanished from a holiday flat in the resort of Praia da Luz as her parents, both doctors, were dining with friends nearby.

Since then there have been hundreds of "sightings" of Madeleine around the world but none confirmed. The official police inquiry into her disappearance was shelved in July 2008 but private detectives employed by the McCanns continued the search. Scotland Yard says the trips to Portugal, and now Spain, are part of "laying the ground work" for future co-operation between the police forces.

They are playing down any suggestion of a breakthrough in the case but the visits raise the possibility that British detectives will be involved in an active role in any future inquiries. In July Scotland Yard said it would examine all the evidence connected to the case, including material gathered by private investigators.

One theory - among the many others - was that the child was snatched by a paedophile gang and smuggled over the border to Spain an hour's drive away, or even taken there by boat. There were sightings of someone matching her appearance in Spain shortly after she disappeared and Portuguese authorities were criticised for not alerting border and police officials until 12 hours after she went missing.

The British team is believed to have been discussing these reports with Spanish colleagues.

Detectives spent the first five months reading a huge file of case material which had to be translated into English from Portuguese.

The Met says it has been in close liaison with the McCann family about their actions. The Yard emphasises that the Portuguese police remain the "lead force".

A Met Police spokesman said: "There has been very good co-operation with Portuguese authorities and liaison will continue.

"Officers have travelled to Portugal three times in connection with the investigative review and three officers travelled to Barcelona. They are continuing to discuss how to take it forward and we are hopeful that we will be able to do that."

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What if they have gone to see Kiko, to get more info on his phone and creche analysis? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

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Scot Yard #madeleine cops have made no breakthrough, apparently. Still doing the groundwork in liaising with foreign forces

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In Spain the Madeleine review team is exploring previous "sightings" of her and checking the work of private investigators

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Do you believe Brunt?, I don't. I have a feeling there is a damage limitations exercise going on. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

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Kate and Gerry McCann, Madeleine's parents, issued a statement today hailing the work of the Metropolitan Police, saying : "We are pleased that the review is making progress."



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Scot Yard #madeleine cops have made no breakthrough, apparently. Still doing the groundwork in liaising with foreign forces

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Kate and Gerry McCann, Madeleine's parents, issued a statement today hailing the work of the Metropolitan Police, saying : "We are pleased that the review is making progress."

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Scot Yard #madeleine cops have made no breakthrough, apparently. Still doing the groundwork in liaising with foreign forces

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candyfloss wrote:Scotland Yard officers in Spain as search for Maddy crosses the border

Justin Davenport, Crime Editor

5 Dec 2011

Scotland Yard detectives examining the Madeleine McCann case have flown to Spain, the Standard can reveal.

Homicide officers have met Spanish colleagues in Barcelona in the last two weeks to hold talks over her disappearance.

The trip widens inquiries by officers carrying out the "investigative review" into the three-year-old's disappearance from a Portuguese holiday resort in 2007. Police are believed to be discussing reports that Madeleine may have been abducted and smuggled across the border to Spain.

Detectives have also travelled to Portugal three times to meet detectives involved in the original investigation.

Kate and Gerry McCann, Madeleine's parents, issued a statement today hailing the work of the Metropolitan Police, saying : "We are pleased that the review is making progress."

Their comments came after they made an emotional appearance at the Leveson inquiry into press standards, when they told how they were left distraught by suggestions they were responsible for their daughter's death.

Scotland Yard was called in to carry out a review of the McCann files this year after a request by Prime Minister David Cameron. The McCanns had asked him to help revive the search for their daughter, who disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday while the family was on holiday in the Algarve.

She vanished from a holiday flat in the resort of Praia da Luz as her parents, both doctors, were dining with friends nearby.

Since then there have been hundreds of "sightings" of Madeleine around the world but none confirmed. The official police inquiry into her disappearance was shelved in July 2008 but private detectives employed by the McCanns continued the search. Scotland Yard says the trips to Portugal, and now Spain, are part of "laying the ground work" for future co-operation between the police forces.

They are playing down any suggestion of a breakthrough in the case but the visits raise the possibility that British detectives will be involved in an active role in any future inquiries. In July Scotland Yard said it would examine all the evidence connected to the case, including material gathered by private investigators.

One theory - among the many others - was that the child was snatched by a paedophile gang and smuggled over the border to Spain an hour's drive away, or even taken there by boat. There were sightings of someone matching her appearance in Spain shortly after she disappeared and Portuguese authorities were criticised for not alerting border and police officials until 12 hours after she went missing.

The British team is believed to have been discussing these reports with Spanish colleagues.

Detectives spent the first five months reading a huge file of case material which had to be translated into English from Portuguese.

The Met says it has been in close liaison with the McCann family about their actions. The Yard emphasises that the Portuguese police remain the "lead force".

A Met Police spokesman said: "There has been very good co-operation with Portuguese authorities and liaison will continue.

"Officers have travelled to Portugal three times in connection with the investigative review and three officers travelled to Barcelona. They are continuing to discuss how to take it forward and we are hopeful that we will be able to do that."

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Interesting bits in bold. Homicide and the meeting with the original detectives. Does that mean they have spoken to Goncalo?

Groundwork + Homicide cops + Spain

I reckon that's code for the homicide cops are digging in Huelva.

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candyfloss wrote:Detectives have also travelled to Portugal three times to meet detectives involved in the original investigation.

Interesting bits in bold. Homicide and the meeting with the original detectives. Does that mean they have spoken to Goncalo?

I'm hoping so Candyfloss. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Martin Brunt just been on Sky news saying

Difficult to get many details

3 officers went to Barcelona for 3 days

laying the groundwork

perhaps meeting Spanish Private detectives from Metodo 3

Perhaps looking at alleged sighting a couple of years ago in Barcelona. He said you will remember the big press conference and the Victoria Becham lookalike. He said perhaps they were talking to Spanish police about the info they have on that.

They've been to Portugal 3 times to talk to detectives

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Met Police: detectives have flown to Spain as part of their re-examination of Madeliene McCann's disappearance






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Spain of all country!

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Ed Smethurst and his spanish football club association.

Well, The McCann detectives didn't do too much about the sighting, full story on the link, here's just a snippet. Also the Spanish police didn't seem aware.......................




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The Mail on Sunday, however, has established that members of Mr Edgar’s team who had visited Barcelona:

Failed to speak to anyone working at the seafood restaurant near where the agitated woman was seen at 2am.

Failed to ask the port authority about movement of boats around the time Madeleine disappeared.

Failed to ask if the mystery woman had been filmed on CCTV.

Knew nothing about the arrival of an Australian luxury yacht just after Madeleine vanished until told by British journalists, who gave them the captain’s mobile phone number.

Failed to interview anyone at a nearby dockside bar where, according to Mr Edgar, the mystery woman was later seen drinking.

Failed to ask British diplomats in Spain for advice before or during the visit.

Also, Spanish police could not confirm that they had been contacted by the British investigators.


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Quote "Kate and Gerry McCann, Madeleine's parents, issued a statement today hailing the work of the Metropolitan Police, saying : "We are pleased that the review is making progress."

Do you think that is code for OMG they may find something?

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Link to the Find Madeleine site at the bottom.

Gillyspot wrote:Quote "Kate and Gerry McCann, Madeleine's parents, issued a statement today hailing the work of the Metropolitan Police, saying : "We are pleased that the review is making progress."

Do you think that is code for OMG they may find something?

Whatever the McCanns or Mitchell say, you can always believe the opposite.

I would imagine SY has to rule out all possibilities before taking the case forward, looking into all possible sightings and the work (or non-work) of the the McCanns PIs would be paramount into how genuine the search was and what they were really employed/paid to do and if any of their sightings were real or fictious, if fictious then it would be seen as perverting the cause of justice, or whatever it's called.

Only my opinion of course.

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Link to the Find Madeleine site at the bottom.

Thanks quickfingers and welcome to the forum

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Link to the Find Madeleine site at the bottom.

I just read the find Madeleine blurb. Apart from it asking me to part with money and the 'Madeleine is still missing and someone needs to be looking for her' which need no comment, what I really want to know about is the investigation line. Is this the line for Scotland Yard?

So is he still working for the McCanns then, just in a reduced capacity? I thought he'd gone and got a proper job?!

I notice in all the news stories no-one is using the word abducted - CR might like to note this!


5 December 2011 Last updated at 15:12

Madeleine McCann: Police hold talks in Spain A team of 30 officers from Scotland Yard are working on the investigation

Scotland Yard detectives have held talks with colleagues in Spain as part of their review of the Madeleine McCann case.

Officers spent three days in Barcelona last month discussing Madeleine's disappearance across the border in Portugal.

The Metropolitan Police said there would be no limits in its re-examination of the search.

The trip follows a police visit to Portugal earlier in August.

Madeleine, from Rothley in Leicestershire, went missing from her family's holiday flat in Praia da Luz in the Algarve on 3 May 2007.

Scotland Yard said the visit to Spain, like those to Portugal , was about building relationships with police in foreign jurisdictions involved in the Madeleine McCann case.

A team of 30 officers from Scotland Yard are working on the investigation.

Hundreds of possible sightings have been reported around the world since she disappeared, but so far they have all come to nothing.

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Good point CF. even the Daily Fail is going with disappearance. Maybe there is hope yet.

Btw just seen the photo fit of the Victoria Beckham lookalike. If I was Victoria, I think I'd be pretty upset with those comparisons!

Perhaps finally the dog is wagging the tail. It is a disappearance - that change of language is very significant.