Scotland Yard detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been granted over £100,000 in additional funding by ministers. The funding request of up to £108,000 for Operation Grange in 2025-26 has been approved by the Home Office. Currently, one detective chief inspector, one detective constable, and one member of police staff are dedicated to working on the investigation.
Since 2011, the total funding provided for Operation Grange has exceeded £13.2m. Madeleine McCann, who went missing at the age of three while on holiday with her parents in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007, is at the center of the ongoing investigation. The prime suspect in her disappearance, Christian Brückner, has recently been cleared of unrelated sex offences in Germany. Brückner, a 48-year-old who resided in Portugal during the time of Madeleine’s disappearance, is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Germany for raping an elderly woman in Praia da Luz in 2005.
Despite the turmoil surrounding the case, Brückner has maintained his innocence regarding all charges against him and any involvement in Madeleine’s disappearance. The Metropolitan Police is providing continuous support to the authorities in Germany and Portugal as the investigation unfolds. Det Ch Insp Mark Cranwell, overseeing the British investigation, stated, “We continue to support Madeleine’s family as they strive to understand the events of the evening of 3 May 2007 in Praia da Luz.” The sentiments of support remain strong for the family during this challenging time.
The commitment to uncover the truth behind Madeleine McCann’s disappearance persists among investigators, with the approval of additional funding indicating the determination to bring closure to this long-standing mystery
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