thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Madeleine McCann suspect was 'person of interest 12 years ago - but ruled out'

Convicted paedophile Christian Brueckner was flagged as a suspect in Madeleine ’ s disappearance 12 years ago – but was inexplicably ruled out .
Brueckner , with child abuse convictions dating from 1994 , was identified as a person of interest after Madeleine vanished .
But the then lead Portuguese investigator in the case , Goncalo Amaral , has claimed Brueckner was ruled out of the inquiry in 2008 .
Scotland Yard ’ s Operation Grange said Brueckner was mentioned in files handed to them during a review in 2011 .
He had lived in Praia da Luz for 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German police .
In 2006 , thieves stole a camera showing a brutal rape , which eventually led police to him .
Cops have revealed he received a mystery half-hour call in Praia da Luz just over an hour before Madeleine ’ s abduction on May 3 , 2007 .
He is suspected of burgling hotels and holiday homes in the area as well as dealing drugs .
He is alleged to have confessed to kidnapping Madeleine in a German bar on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance .
He and a pal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case in 2017 when he allegedly said he knew what had happened to her .
He is said to have boasted he “ snatched her ” .
Brueckner is also alleged to have shown a video of him raping a woman .
That is said to have led to him being convicted for the rape of a woman , 72 , in Praia da Luz .

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Brueckner, with child abuse convictions dating from 1994, was identified as a person of interest after Madeleine vanished. He had lived in Praia da Luz for 12 years
Madeleine McCann suspect was 'person of interest 12 years ago - but ruled out'
Convicted paedophile Christian Brueckner was flagged as a suspect in Madeleine’s disappearance 12 years ago – but was inexplicably ruled out.
Brueckner, with child abuse convictions dating from 1994, was identified as a person of interest after Madeleine vanished.
But the then lead Portuguese investigator in the case, Goncalo Amaral, has claimed Brueckner was ruled out of the inquiry in 2008.
Scotland Yard’s Operation Grange said Brueckner was mentioned in files handed to them during a review in 2011.
He had lived in Praia da Luz for 12 years after fleeing to Portugal to escape German police.
Image: PA) PA)
In 2006, thieves stole a camera showing a brutal rape, which eventually led police to him.
Cops have revealed he received a mystery half-hour call in Praia da Luz just over an hour before Madeleine’s abduction on May 3, 2007.
He is suspected of burgling hotels and holiday homes in the area as well as dealing drugs.
He is alleged to have confessed to kidnapping Madeleine in a German bar on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance.
He and a pal were watching a TV news report on the case in 2017 when he allegedly said he knew what had happened to her.
He is said to have boasted he “snatched her”.
Brueckner is also alleged to have shown a video of him raping a woman. That is said to have led to him being convicted for the rape of a woman, 72, in Praia da Luz.


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Skripal pair poisoned in novichok attack 'flee UK' after years in MI5 safe house

A father and daughter targeted in the Salisbury poisoning have fled the UK to start a new life , it is claimed .
Sergei and Yulia Skripal have spent two years in an MI5 safe house following the attempt on their lives .
But their family now believe they are in a secret location abroad , The Sun reports .
They were discovered unconscious on a bench in the Wiltshire city in March 2018 .
Former KGB spy Mr Skripal , 68 , and Yulia , 36 , were both placed in a coma after the assassination attempt , using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused the death of Dawn Sturgess , 44 , and left her boyfriend Charlie Rowley , 45 , fighting for his life after they were exposed to it on a perfume bottle found seven miles away .
Yulia ’ s aunt Natalia Pestsova , 67 , said she has no idea where her relatives now are .
She told The Sun : “ We heard so many things about their destiny — that they went to live in New Zealand .
`` I just feel they ’ re alive , somewhere , somehow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to see them again.
” She said Yulia had not replied to messages on social media , despite having seen them - but she has been going through family profiles .
Ms Pestsova said : `` I wonder if this is because she ’ s been missing us.
” The poisonings sparked a huge diplomatic crisis between Britain and Russia .
Intelligence chiefs pointed the finger of blame at Vladimir Putin 's Russia , but the country has denied wrongdoing .
Two alleged spies , Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempt to kill the Skripals - but they later claimed they made a trip to Wiltshire to view Salisbury Cathedral .
A forthcoming BBC drama , The Salisbury Poisonings , will be screened over three nights from June 14 .
The plot of the drama will follow the public health response to the health crisis , centring primarily on Tracy Daszkiewicz , the director of public health at Wiltshire Council .
His Dark Materials actress Anne-Marie Duff portrays Daszkiewicz in the show who , according to writers Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enemy that has appeared out of nowhere '' .

Former spy Sergei Skripal and daughter Yulia were nearly killed in the 2016 assassination attempt, but now their family have no idea where they are - believing they've travelled abroad
Skripal family poisoned in novichok attack 'flee UK' after years in MI5 safe house
A father and daughter targeted in the Salisbury poisoning have fled the UK to start a new life, it is claimed.
Sergei and Yulia Skripal have spent two years in an MI5 safe house following the attempt on their lives.
But their family now believe they are in a secret location abroad, The Sun reports.
They were discovered unconscious on a bench in the Wiltshire city in March 2018.
Former KGB spy Mr Skripal, 68, and Yulia, 36, were both placed in a coma after the assassination attempt, using nerve agent Novichok.
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)
Tragically the substance caused the death of Dawn Sturgess, 44, and left her boyfriend Charlie Rowley, 45, fighting for his life after they were exposed to it on a perfume bottle found seven miles away.
Yulia’s aunt Natalia Pestsova, 67, said she has no idea where her relatives now are.
She told The Sun: “We heard so many things about their destiny — that they went to live in New Zealand.
Image: Metropolitan Police) Metropolitan Police)
"I just feel they’re alive, somewhere, somehow, and that we’re very unlikely to see them again.”
She said Yulia had not replied to messages on social media, despite having seen them - but she has been going through family profiles.
Ms Pestsova said: "I wonder if this is because she’s been missing us.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
The poisonings sparked a huge diplomatic crisis between Britain and Russia.
Intelligence chiefs pointed the finger of blame at Vladimir Putin's Russia, but the country has denied wrongdoing.
Two alleged spies, Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, are said to have carried out the bungled attempt to kill the Skripals - but they later claimed they made a trip to Wiltshire to view Salisbury Cathedral.
Image: Rowan Griffiths/Daily Mirror) Rowan Griffiths/Daily Mirror)
A forthcoming BBC drama, The Salisbury Poisonings, will be screened over three nights from June 14.
The plot of the drama will follow the public health response to the health crisis, centring primarily on Tracy Daszkiewicz, the director of public health at Wiltshire Council.
His Dark Materials actress Anne-Marie Duff portrays Daszkiewicz in the show who, according to writers Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn, is fighting "a lethal and invisible enemy that has appeared out of nowhere".


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Maya Jama leaves Save Our Summer fans swooning over sexy denim jumpsuit

Maya Jama left Peter Crouch : Save Our Summer viewers all hot and bothered as she wore a plunging denim jumpsuit for her TV debut tonight .
The stunning 25-year-old TV presenter announced earlier today she would be making the next biggest move of her career by taking on hosting duties for the BBC One show .
Not only did the Bristolian beauty smash her debut - Maya 's incredible skintight outfit set pulses racing from viewers who had tuned in at home .
The presenter looked jaw-dropping in a plunging one-piece which showed off her killer curves and accentuated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went viral on Twitter as fans were blown away by the star 's good looks .
One gushed : `` The only winner tonight is Maya Jama 's jumpsuit . ''
`` Maya jama is the best looking girl on the planet , '' a third shared .
The brand new show aims to put a smile on people 's faces during the coronavirus lockdown .
And Maya Jama will do just that as she embarks on a new journey alongside former footballer Peter Crouch and comedian Alex Horne .
The new series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ names from the world of showbiz together .
Maya shared the amazing news on her Instagram this morning , revealing she has `` kept it quiet '' after leaving her job as BBC Radio 1 presenter on Friday and Saturday mornings .
The gorgeous telly star has been sharing her support to the Black Lives Matter movement in recent days following the death of George Floyd in the USA .
Ahead of her debut on the TV show tonight , Maya shared her thoughts on the powerful and important anti-racism campaign .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If I 'm honest I 've not felt like myself recently with everything that 's going on in the world and it 's been hard to think of anything else , but trust me I am having those conversations behind the scenes about what we can do in TV and production to make a permanent change towards ending racism . ''
Sharing the exciting news , the star added : `` This is one of the biggest moments of my career so far and I know those of you who have followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this means to me , I 've kept it kind of quiet what my next step would be after radio but you will be able to see me every Saturday night at 9:15pm on @ bbcone starting tonight .
`` A whole Saturday night prime time TV show host is wild , tune in if you can & let me know what you think . ''
*Peter Crouch : Save Our Summer continues on Saturday at 9:15pm on BBC One .
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Maya Jama is the new host of Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer - and left viewers hot under the collar in a plunging denim jumpsuit
Maya Jama leaves Save Our Summer fans swooning over her curves in sexy denim jumpsuit
Maya Jama left Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer viewers all hot and bothered as she wore a plunging denim jumpsuit for her TV debut tonight.
The stunning 25-year-old TV presenter announced earlier today she would be making the next biggest move of her career by taking on hosting duties for the BBC One show.
Not only did the Bristolian beauty smash her debut - Maya's incredible skintight outfit set pulses racing from viewers who had tuned in at home.
The presenter looked jaw-dropping in a plunging one-piece which showed off her killer curves and accentuated her hourglass figure.
Image: mayajama/Instagram) mayajama/Instagram)
Her denim jumpsuit went viral on Twitter as fans were blown away by the star's good looks.
One gushed: "The only winner tonight is Maya Jama's jumpsuit."
Another penned: "Maya Jama... just... [heart eye emoji]"
"Maya jama is the best looking girl on the planet," a third shared.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The brand new show aims to put a smile on people's faces during the coronavirus lockdown.
And Maya Jama will do just that as she embarks on a new journey alongside former footballer Peter Crouch and comedian Alex Horne.
The new series will see the trio bring the biggest names from the world of showbiz together.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Maya shared the amazing news on her Instagram this morning, revealing she has "kept it quiet" after leaving her job as BBC Radio 1 presenter on Friday and Saturday mornings.
The gorgeous telly star has been sharing her support to the Black Lives Matter movement in recent days following the death of George Floyd in the USA.
Ahead of her debut on the TV show tonight, Maya shared her thoughts on the powerful and important anti-racism campaign.
Image: BBC) BBC)
In a heartfelt post, Maya wrote: "If I'm honest I've not felt like myself recently with everything that's going on in the world and it's been hard to think of anything else, but trust me I am having those conversations behind the scenes about what we can do in TV and production to make a permanent change towards ending racism."
Sharing the exciting news, the star added: "This is one of the biggest moments of my career so far and I know those of you who have followed me for a longtime will know what this means to me, I've kept it kind of quiet what my next step would be after radio but you will be able to see me every Saturday night at 9:15pm on @bbcone starting tonight.
"A whole Saturday night prime time TV show host is wild, tune in if you can & let me know what you think."
*Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer continues on Saturday at 9:15pm on BBC One.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Strictly Come Dancing 'to have all-female couple competing for first time'

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly set to have its first all-female couple for the first time when the series returns later this year .
Actress Gillian Anderson and singer Jessie J are rumoured to be in the running to make up one half of a same-sex pairing .
This comes have rumours suggested that Johannes Radebe would be coupled up with a male celebrity .
However , it has now been reported that bosses believe that that idea is `` too predictable '' .
An insider told The Sun : `` Obviously ‘ diversity ’ is the key word in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strictly wants to be progressive .
“ The plan is to have a same-sex couple , and two women .
Dancing On Ice featured two men , so it would be good to offer something different and keep pushing boundaries .
“ While Johannes would love to dance with a guy , that would almost be too predictable . ''
They added that all of the pros would be happy to partnered with someone of the same gender .
Last year , Johannes and Graziano di Prima danced together for the first same-sex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history .
The dance received 189 Ofcom complaints , but the BBC stood by the routine and said that it was `` an inclusive show '' .
Strictly have already run into trouble as they try to sort out how the show will work during the coronavirus pandemic .
Bosses are considering a raft of measures to make the show safe under new government guidlines .
The beeb 's Director of Content Charlotte Moore , told The Sunday Times measures being considered include coronavirus tests and glass screens .
They are also toying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couples together - meaning they would isolate together without seeing their families for the duration of the run .
*Strictly Come Dancing returns in the autumn on BBC One

Actress Gillian Anderson and singer Jessie J are rumoured to be in the running to make up one half of a Strictly same-sex pairing
Strictly Come Dancing 'to have all-female couple competing for first time'
Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly set to have its first all-female couple for the first time when the series returns later this year.
Actress Gillian Anderson and singer Jessie J are rumoured to be in the running to make up one half of a same-sex pairing.
This comes have rumours suggested that Johannes Radebe would be coupled up with a male celebrity.
However, it has now been reported that bosses believe that that idea is "too predictable".
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy) Image: Supplied by WENN) Supplied by WENN)
An insider told The Sun : "Obviously ‘diversity’ is the key word in television today and, of course, Strictly wants to be progressive.
“The plan is to have a same-sex couple, and two women. Dancing On Ice featured two men, so it would be good to offer something different and keep pushing boundaries.
“While Johannes would love to dance with a guy, that would almost be too predictable."
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for OUT) Dave Benett/Getty Images for OUT)
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
They added that all of the pros would be happy to partnered with someone of the same gender.
Mirror TV has contacted Strictly for comment.
Last year, Johannes and Graziano di Prima danced together for the first same-sex couple routine in the series' 15-year history.
Image: PA) PA)
The dance received 189 Ofcom complaints, but the BBC stood by the routine and said that it was "an inclusive show".
Strictly have already run into trouble as they try to sort out how the show will work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bosses are considering a raft of measures to make the show safe under new government guidlines.
The beeb's Director of Content Charlotte Moore, told The Sunday Times measures being considered include coronavirus tests and glass screens.
They are also toying with the idea of quarantining the dancing couples together - meaning they would isolate together without seeing their families for the duration of the run.
*Strictly Come Dancing returns in the autumn on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Gasps as footage shows officer thrown off horse after hitting traffic lights

Disturbing footage shows the moment a police officer collided with a traffic light , causing her to fall off a horse during a protest .
The horse then bolted and fled , reportedly hitting a Black Lives Matter demonstrator at Whitehall , London .
The distressing incidents happened as emotions became heightened with people gathered to show solidarity with George Floyd .
One shocking image shows a police officer laying flat on the ground , while other pictures appear to show the horses agitated by the swarms of people gathered .
The Met Police this evening said the officer was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries , and that the horse was uninjured .
They tweeted : `` The officer is currently in hospital , receiving treatment for her injuries which are not life threatening .
The officer fell from her horse , and we are examining the full circumstances of what took place .
`` The horse , uninjured , made its own way back to the stables , nearby . ''
Describing the clashes between officers and protesters earlier this evening , Mark White , Sky News Home Affairs correspondent , speaking from the scene described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious escalation of disorder '' in Whitehall , outside Downing Street .
He said : `` The Metropolitan Police have just brought in mounted officers who just mounted a charge down Whitehall from the war memorial down to the cenotaph .
`` You can see one of the officers has been knocked off his horse , that horse has now bolted .
`` There are bottles and other objects being thrown at the mounted officers .
`` In Downing Street , the other police officers who were guarding the gates in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kit and have brought their riot shields out as well . ''
Videos circulating on social media appear to show missiles being thrown at officers in protective gear .
A bicycle was also reportedly thrown towards a police horse .
According to the Daily Mail , red flares were thrown over security gates at Downing Street .
Police in helmets and holding shields formed two lines outside of Downing Street , with mounted officers in-between to separate the crowds .
Some protesters linked arms and turned their backs to police to stop themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood on walls outside of the Cabinet Office , holding signs and chanting .
Missiles were said to be launched at officers for around ten minutes , including fireworks and bangers .
Graffiti was also daubed on buildings on Whitehall , including the Cabinet Office .
A small `` BLM '' motif has been painted on the Cenotaph in black paint , while cardboard placards have been propped up on the war memorial 's steps .

Met Police say the officer is being treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries after she was thrown from a horse in Whitehall during the Black Lives Matter protest in London
Gasps as footage shows police officer being thrown off horse after hitting traffic lights
Disturbing footage shows the moment a police officer collided with a traffic light, causing her to fall off a horse during a protest.
The horse then bolted and fled, reportedly hitting a Black Lives Matter demonstrator at Whitehall, London.
The distressing incidents happened as emotions became heightened with people gathered to show solidarity with George Floyd.
One shocking image shows a police officer laying flat on the ground, while other pictures appear to show the horses agitated by the swarms of people gathered.
The Met Police this evening said the officer was being treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries, and that the horse was uninjured.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
They tweeted: "The officer is currently in hospital, receiving treatment for her injuries which are not life threatening. The officer fell from her horse, and we are examining the full circumstances of what took place.
"The horse, uninjured, made its own way back to the stables, nearby."
Describing the clashes between officers and protesters earlier this evening, Mark White, Sky News Home Affairs correspondent, speaking from the scene described how there had been "a very serious escalation of disorder" in Whitehall, outside Downing Street.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
He said: "The Metropolitan Police have just brought in mounted officers who just mounted a charge down Whitehall from the war memorial down to the cenotaph.
"You can see one of the officers has been knocked off his horse, that horse has now bolted.
"There are bottles and other objects being thrown at the mounted officers.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
"In Downing Street, the other police officers who were guarding the gates in front of Downing Street have gone into full riot kit and have brought their riot shields out as well."
Videos circulating on social media appear to show missiles being thrown at officers in protective gear.
A bicycle was also reportedly thrown towards a police horse.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
According to the Daily Mail, red flares were thrown over security gates at Downing Street.
Police in helmets and holding shields formed two lines outside of Downing Street, with mounted officers in-between to separate the crowds.
Some protesters linked arms and turned their backs to police to stop themselves being moved on.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
A few demonstrators stood on walls outside of the Cabinet Office, holding signs and chanting.
Missiles were said to be launched at officers for around ten minutes, including fireworks and bangers.
Graffiti was also daubed on buildings on Whitehall, including the Cabinet Office.
A small "BLM" motif has been painted on the Cenotaph in black paint, while cardboard placards have been propped up on the war memorial's steps.


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Liverpool make Traore move with Klopp desperate for "unplayable" star

The champions-elect have enquired about the 24-year-old Spaniard , who has made a huge impact at Molineux this season .
It represents a massive headache for Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo , who could also lose Mexican star striker Raul Jimenez to Manchester United .
A £100million cheque for the duo would be scant consolation as Wolves look to break into the top six .
Traore signed from Middlesbrough two years ago for £18m .
He would be tempted by the chance to become a part of Jurgen Klopp ’ s trophy-winning squad .
And the German has previously made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ex-Barcelona kid , labelling him `` unplayable '' .
Reports in Italy that Wanderers could cash in on striker Jimenez for a reduced £18million fee are wide of the mark .
But Jimenez , Wolves ’ record buy at £34million , is 29 and believed to be looking for one , last , big pay-day .
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a fan of the striker , who is looked after by agent Jorge Mendes .
And while Wolves are not in any desperate need for the cash , they are aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moves .
Wolves are still in the running for a Champions League place when the Premier League campaign resumes .
And securing a place at European football 's top table may well be vital in their bid to keep their key men .
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Liverpool are moving for Wolves’ Adama Traore.
The champions-elect have enquired about the 24-year-old Spaniard, who has made a huge impact at Molineux this season.
It represents a massive headache for Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo, who could also lose Mexican star striker Raul Jimenez to Manchester United.
A £100million cheque for the duo would be scant consolation as Wolves look to break into the top six.
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Traore signed from Middlesbrough two years ago for £18m.
He would be tempted by the chance to become a part of Jurgen Klopp’s trophy-winning squad.
And the German has previously made no secret of his admiration for the ex-Barcelona kid, labelling him "unplayable".
Image: Offside via Getty Images) Offside via Getty Images)
Reports in Italy that Wanderers could cash in on striker Jimenez for a reduced £18million fee are wide of the mark.
But Jimenez, Wolves’ record buy at £34million, is 29 and believed to be looking for one, last, big pay-day.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a fan of the striker, who is looked after by agent Jorge Mendes.
And while Wolves are not in any desperate need for the cash, they are aware that both players will be tempted by the moves.
Wolves are still in the running for a Champions League place when the Premier League campaign resumes.
And securing a place at European football's top table may well be vital in their bid to keep their key men.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Madonna limps on crutches as she joins Black Lives Matter protest in London

Madonna was seen hobbling on crutches as she joined protesters for the Black Lives Matter march following George Floyd 's tragic death .
The international superstar , 61 , gave London demonstrators a huge surprise as she turned up among the busy crowd to show her support .
Fans jumped onto social media to share snaps and videos of the pop star , who did n't let her knee injury get in the way at the rally .
She was reportedly spotted chanting `` no justice , no peace '' at the march , despite being in hospital a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left many mesmerised when they realised who it was , as Madonna chatted and walked alongside fans at the peaceful protest .
Protests have been taking place globally after the death of a black man - George Floyd - in the USA , as white police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while arresting him .
He was charged on Wednesday with second-degree murder .
Arrest warrants were also issued for his three colleagues Thomas Lane , Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng on charges of aiding and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the Internet as fans eagerly took to Twitter to share their praises for the star who turned up while on crutches .
`` Madonna at the # BlackLivesMatter protest in Central London OMG , '' another wrote .
While a third shared : `` This has made my day @ Madonna fighting for all rights since forever . ''
A fourth gushed : `` Wow , Madonna is really out there on the streets protesting in London rn . ''
Other celebrities have been spotted at the London protests , including Rio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star Amber Gill and boxing hunk Anthony Joshua .
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Madonna was seen hobbling along on crutches as she joined London protesters for the Black Lives Matter march
Madonna limps on crutches as she joins Black Lives Matter protest in London
Madonna was seen hobbling on crutches as she joined protesters for the Black Lives Matter march following George Floyd's tragic death.
The international superstar, 61, gave London demonstrators a huge surprise as she turned up among the busy crowd to show her support.
Fans jumped onto social media to share snaps and videos of the pop star, who didn't let her knee injury get in the way at the rally.
She was reportedly spotted chanting "no justice, no peace" at the march, despite being in hospital a week earlier for her injury.
The singer left many mesmerised when they realised who it was, as Madonna chatted and walked alongside fans at the peaceful protest.
Image: @chrstnavelli /Instagram) @chrstnavelli /Instagram)
Protests have been taking place globally after the death of a black man - George Floyd - in the USA, as white police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while arresting him.
He was charged on Wednesday with second-degree murder.
Image: helloiamtopher /Instagram) helloiamtopher /Instagram)
Arrest warrants were also issued for his three colleagues Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Madonna has blown up the Internet as fans eagerly took to Twitter to share their praises for the star who turned up while on crutches.
One penned: "Good for @Madonna! #BlackLivesMatter"
"Madonna at the #BlackLivesMatter protest in Central London OMG," another wrote.
Image: helloiamtopher /Instagram) helloiamtopher /Instagram)
While a third shared: "This has made my day @Madonna fighting for all rights since forever."
A fourth gushed: "Wow, Madonna is really out there on the streets protesting in London rn."
Other celebrities have been spotted at the London protests, including Rio and Kate Ferdinand, Love Island reality star Amber Gill and boxing hunk Anthony Joshua.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Ryan Giggs recalls furious Sir Alex Ferguson wanting to throw him out the window

Ryan Giggs has revealed how a stitch-up by Bryan Robson saw him chased out of Sir Alex Ferguson 's office after asking for a club car .
After bursting on the scene at United and dubbed the new George Best in 1992 , Giggs confided in skipper Robson on getting the same perks as established stars .
Recalls the Wales manager : “ I got stitched up !
The first thing that comes to mind is the gaffer ’ s red head , looking at me and wanting to throw me out the window !
“ Basically I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robbo had never taken the mickey out of me or done any practical jokes , so I trusted him and I said , ‘ Robbo , everyone ’ s got a club car ’ .
“ I think it was Volkswagen Passats at the time and Audis .
I said , ‘ I ’ ve played 25 games now ’ and he said , ‘ Yeah I think you should go and ask the manager .
Tell him you ’ ve played 25 games and to give you a car.
’ “ So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door and I ’ ve said to the manager , ‘ Listen boss .
I ’ ve played 25 games now , I think I ’ m fairly established .
What about a club car ?
’ “ Halfway through the sentence I could see his face changing , and as soon as I said club car , I could see his face was red and he just started swearing at me ” Giggs told The Official Manchester United Podcast .
“ He said , ‘ Club car ?
You won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of this office now , before I throw you out !
’ “ As I open the door , half the first team are outside the door .
They ’ ve been listening in , looking for a reaction .
You live and learn !
” Giggs has also confessed winning United 's first Premier League title in 1993 and the Champions League in 1999 were his greatest moments .
“ That was the best feeling I ’ ve ever had in 99 .
If I really had to pick , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The first league one and the European Cup .
“ I grew up a United fan and we hadn ’ t won it for 26 years .
Then we do win it .
The later ones were just more satisfying because you ’ d see some of your team-mates win it for the first time and you were buzzing off that .
“ Like Moscow ( 2008 ) .
It was different because you see Rooney , Ronaldo and all these players who ’ ve never won it before and you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself .
“ Whereas first time you ’ ve won it you ’ re just thinking about yourself .
I ’ ve won the league , or I ’ ve won the Champions League , it ’ s all about you .
“ The later ones , the last one , and towards the end , you ’ re thinking , ‘ This could be my last one ’ .
It ’ s a different feeling .
I ’ m not disrespecting and saying I didn ’ t celebrate or enjoy it as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit different.
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Wales manager Ryan Giggs wanted the same perks as the established Man United stars back in 1992, but legendary Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson wasn't on board
Ryan Giggs has revealed how a stitch-up by Bryan Robson saw him chased out of Sir Alex Ferguson's office after asking for a club car.
After bursting on the scene at United and dubbed the new George Best in 1992, Giggs confided in skipper Robson on getting the same perks as established stars.
Recalls the Wales manager : “I got stitched up! The first thing that comes to mind is the gaffer’s red head, looking at me and wanting to throw me out the window!
“Basically I’d played about 20, 25 games. Robbo had never taken the mickey out of me or done any practical jokes, so I trusted him and I said, ‘Robbo, everyone’s got a club car’.
“I think it was Volkswagen Passats at the time and Audis. I said, ‘I’ve played 25 games now’ and he said, ‘Yeah I think you should go and ask the manager. Tell him you’ve played 25 games and to give you a car.’
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“So I’ve gone knocking on the door and I’ve said to the manager, ‘Listen boss. I’ve played 25 games now, I think I’m fairly established. What about a club car?’
“Halfway through the sentence I could see his face changing, and as soon as I said club car, I could see his face was red and he just started swearing at me” Giggs told The Official Manchester United Podcast.
“He said, ‘Club car? You won’t even get a club bike. Get out of this office now, before I throw you out!’
“As I open the door, half the first team are outside the door. They’ve been listening in, looking for a reaction. You live and learn!”
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Giggs has also confessed winning United's first Premier League title in 1993 and the Champions League in 1999 were his greatest moments.
“That was the best feeling I’ve ever had in 99. If I really had to pick, I’d narrow it down to two. The first league one and the European Cup.
“I grew up a United fan and we hadn’t won it for 26 years. Then we do win it. The later ones were just more satisfying because you’d see some of your team-mates win it for the first time and you were buzzing off that.
“Like Moscow (2008). It was different because you see Rooney, Ronaldo and all these players who’ve never won it before and you’re buzzing for them as well as yourself.
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“Whereas first time you’ve won it you’re just thinking about yourself. I’ve won the league, or I’ve won the Champions League, it’s all about you.
“The later ones, the last one, and towards the end, you’re thinking, ‘This could be my last one’. It’s a different feeling. I’m not disrespecting and saying I didn’t celebrate or enjoy it as much, it’s just a bit different.”
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Dirk Kuyt quits Feyenoord and puts coaching career on hold for personal reasons

Dirk Kuyt has quit Feyenoord and put his coaching career on hold for personal reasons .
The former Kop hero and Dutch international was keen to follow the same path as former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard and take the next step into management .
But Kuyt has abandoned those plans for now after revealing he 's divorcing wife Gertrude .
Kuyt has left his post as Feyenoord 's Under 19 manager despite being tipped to make the next step and manage the club where he played 199 times scoring 121 goals in two spells before hanging up his professional boots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is the most painful stage of my life .
“ The kids have priority right now , they are more important than me becoming the manager of Feyenoord Rotterdam .
“ I have had to tell them that their mum and I are both going separate ways .
I try and stay nearby and want to be there for them .
“ We have always been close .
We have always had lots of family when we were over in Liverpool and we had some amazing times .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple of years after ending my playing career.
’ Kuyt has three sons , who were all born in Liverpool , and a daughter .
His son Aidan is at the Feyenoord academy .
Feyenoord offered Kuyt a role coaching the Under-21 team but he 's decided to step away completely for now .
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Liverpool forward and Holland international Dirk Kuyt was keen to follow the same path as Steven Gerrard and take the next step into management
Dirk Kuyt has quit Feyenoord and put his coaching career on hold for personal reasons.
The former Kop hero and Dutch international was keen to follow the same path as former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard and take the next step into management.
But Kuyt has abandoned those plans for now after revealing he's divorcing wife Gertrude.
Kuyt has left his post as Feyenoord's Under 19 manager despite being tipped to make the next step and manage the club where he played 199 times scoring 121 goals in two spells before hanging up his professional boots in 2017.
Says the striker: “This is the most painful stage of my life.
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“The kids have priority right now, they are more important than me becoming the manager of Feyenoord Rotterdam.
“I have had to tell them that their mum and I are both going separate ways. I try and stay nearby and want to be there for them.
“We have always been close. We have always had lots of family when we were over in Liverpool and we had some amazing times.
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“This is why this is so painful now, a couple of years after ending my playing career.’
Kuyt has three sons , who were all born in Liverpool, and a daughter. His son Aidan is at the Feyenoord academy.
Feyenoord offered Kuyt a role coaching the Under-21 team but he's decided to step away completely for now.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Grealish forces way ahead of Sancho to No.1 on Man Utd's transfer hitlist

Aston Villa ’ s skipper is top of the wanted list for boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he seeks to push the Red Devils back in the big-time .
The 24-year-old playmaker has been at the centre of detailed due diligence that ’ s being undertaken by senior figures at Old Trafford over an £80m move .
Despite Grealish breaking lockdown to attend a house-party with former team-mate Ross McCormack – a move that ended with him picking up a £150,000 club fine – that has not put off Solskjaer .
But with cash at a premium this summer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Borussia Dortmund unwilling to lower their £100m asking price .
The Bundesliga giants were asking a nine-figure fee for the England international and are happy to hold onto him for another season , despite alleged interest from Real Madrid .
That kind of outlay is becoming increasingly difficult for Manchester United to justify with respect to Sancho - as the club is losing cash at a rate of knots and there are alternatives to the winger within Solskjaer ’ s own squad .
However , it is Grealish who has captured the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , regardless of whether Villa are relegated , the Norwegian will press the button .
They have been completing background checks on Villa ’ s captain during the past few weeks and it is still possible that their long-awaited move for Birmingham ’ s Jude Bellingham will also bear fruit .
The 16-year-old will celebrate his next birthday at the end of this month and will be eligible to sign professional forms .
However , that deal is still up in the air too , as Dortmund remain in the running for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood to be keen to follow Sancho ’ s example and for his son to continue his footballing education abroad .
Breaking into Manchester United ’ s first-team at the age of 17 – along with all the associated talent already assembled at the club – would be a big ask and playing first-team games is seen as more beneficial to the youngster ’ s improvement than being on the fringes at Old Trafford .
Birmingham are relatively relaxed about the situation because it is understood release figures over his transfer have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon his first-team appearances at St Andrew ’ s .
And that perhaps explains why the youngster has played well over 30 times for Pep Clotet ’ s men this season .
So , regardless of whether Bellingham signs a professional contract or not in three weeks ’ time , the club appears to have covered itself against the possibility that the teenager will walk out for just the costs of his development – a drop in the ocean set against his true value in an open market .
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EXCLUSIVE: The Aston Villa playmaker it now top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wanted list and senior figures at the club have now completed their due diligence over the Villans' skipper
Jack Grealish is now Manchester United’s No.1 summer transfer target.
Aston Villa’s skipper is top of the wanted list for boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he seeks to push the Red Devils back in the big-time.
The 24-year-old playmaker has been at the centre of detailed due diligence that’s being undertaken by senior figures at Old Trafford over an £80m move.
Despite Grealish breaking lockdown to attend a house-party with former team-mate Ross McCormack – a move that ended with him picking up a £150,000 club fine – that has not put off Solskjaer.
But with cash at a premium this summer, United will prioritise Grealish over Jadon Sancho with Borussia Dortmund unwilling to lower their £100m asking price.
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The Bundesliga giants were asking a nine-figure fee for the England international and are happy to hold onto him for another season, despite alleged interest from Real Madrid.
That kind of outlay is becoming increasingly difficult for Manchester United to justify with respect to Sancho - as the club is losing cash at a rate of knots and there are alternatives to the winger within Solskjaer’s own squad.
However, it is Grealish who has captured the attention of the decision-makers at the club and, regardless of whether Villa are relegated, the Norwegian will press the button.
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They have been completing background checks on Villa’s captain during the past few weeks and it is still possible that their long-awaited move for Birmingham’s Jude Bellingham will also bear fruit.
The 16-year-old will celebrate his next birthday at the end of this month and will be eligible to sign professional forms.
However, that deal is still up in the air too, as Dortmund remain in the running for his signature.
His dad Mark is understood to be keen to follow Sancho’s example and for his son to continue his footballing education abroad.
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Breaking into Manchester United’s first-team at the age of 17 – along with all the associated talent already assembled at the club – would be a big ask and playing first-team games is seen as more beneficial to the youngster’s improvement than being on the fringes at Old Trafford.
Birmingham are relatively relaxed about the situation because it is understood release figures over his transfer have been worked into his scholarship contract, dependent upon his first-team appearances at St Andrew’s. And that perhaps explains why the youngster has played well over 30 times for Pep Clotet’s men this season.
So, regardless of whether Bellingham signs a professional contract or not in three weeks’ time, the club appears to have covered itself against the possibility that the teenager will walk out for just the costs of his development – a drop in the ocean set against his true value in an open market.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Arsenal now terminate contracts of scouts across Europe amid continued cuts

Arsenal are culling several senior continental scouts in another round of cuts .
The Gunners have informed a number of their spies who are working abroad that their employment will be terminated .
The move comes just days after it was revealed that the financial pressure at the Emirates had resulted in ten part-time academy scouts losing their roles at the club .
They had been recognised as bringing through the current crop that included Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson – both of whom would now command significant transfer fees were they put up for sale .
And it now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those looking to recruit at first-team level in overseas markets .
Those concerned received letters this week confirming that their employment was being terminated .
In some instances , those with almost two decades ' service to the club were offered just one month 's money by way of a pay-off .
Arsenal refused to furlough staff at the outbreak of COVID-19 but the players and manager Mikel Arteta did accept pay-cuts .
However , the on-going cash crisis is clearly having a market effect at the Emirates .
Arsenal 's first-team were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emirates , playing a behind-closed-doors friendly against Championship Charlton .
Eddie Nketiah scored a hat-trick as the Gunners ran out 6-0 winners .
They return to Premier League action at Manchester City on June 17 .
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EXCLUSIVE: The Gunners have already cut a number of domestic scouts and are now cutting some of their staff on the continent
Arsenal now terminate contracts of scouts across Europe amid continued cuts
Arsenal are culling several senior continental scouts in another round of cuts.
The Gunners have informed a number of their spies who are working abroad that their employment will be terminated.
The move comes just days after it was revealed that the financial pressure at the Emirates had resulted in ten part-time academy scouts losing their roles at the club.
They had been recognised as bringing through the current crop that included Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson – both of whom would now command significant transfer fees were they put up for sale.
And it now appears the belt-tightening extends as far as those looking to recruit at first-team level in overseas markets.
Those concerned received letters this week confirming that their employment was being terminated.
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In some instances, those with almost two decades' service to the club were offered just one month's money by way of a pay-off.
Arsenal refused to furlough staff at the outbreak of COVID-19 but the players and manager Mikel Arteta did accept pay-cuts.
However, the on-going cash crisis is clearly having a market effect at the Emirates.
Arsenal's first-team were back in action on Saturday at the Emirates, playing a behind-closed-doors friendly against Championship Charlton.
Eddie Nketiah scored a hat-trick as the Gunners ran out 6-0 winners.
They return to Premier League action at Manchester City on June 17.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--UFC 250 free live stream of Amanda Nunes vs Felicia Spencer

Amanda Nunes bids to hold on to one of her two UFC titles tonight when she defends her featherweight belt against Felicia Spencer .
The dual champion returns to the octagon for the first time since her hard-fought points win over Germaine de Randamie in December against her much less experienced Canadian opponent .
Spencer has only eight professional mixed martial arts bouts to her name and has won seven , losing only to Cris Cyborg .
In the UK , the fights can be streamed on the BT Sport app and website for subscribed customers .
Fans who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone customers - can sign up for free , by clicking here .
The fights will be shown live on BT Sport from 1am with the main card starting at 3am - but those without a subscription have been advised not to stream the fights online .
Kieron Sharp , CEO of the UK 's leading intellectual property protection organisation FACT , has said : `` Whether it ’ s watching a live stream on social media , using a piracy site , or a box or stick connected to your TV , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the official provider is illegal .
`` People need to be aware that this is no longer a grey area , in fact it is very black and white .
If you are accessing content for free such as sport , TV and films for which you 'd normally need a subscription , this is illegal '' FACT is leading the way in combating digital piracy and working with PIPCU and industry bodies to crackdown on illegal streaming and to hold those behind them accountable for their actions .
`` It is getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans should be aware that if they are planning to watch the fight this way they are breaking the law . ''

Nunes defends her featherweight title for the first time since she won it with a stunning victory over Cris Cyborg 18 months ago
Amanda Nunes bids to hold on to one of her two UFC titles tonight when she defends her featherweight belt against Felicia Spencer.
The dual champion returns to the octagon for the first time since her hard-fought points win over Germaine de Randamie in December against her much less experienced Canadian opponent.
Spencer has only eight professional mixed martial arts bouts to her name and has won seven, losing only to Cris Cyborg.
In the UK, the fights can be streamed on the BT Sport app and website for subscribed customers.
Fans who have not subscribed - and who are EE phone customers - can sign up for free, by clicking here.
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The fights will be shown live on BT Sport from 1am with the main card starting at 3am - but those without a subscription have been advised not to stream the fights online.
Kieron Sharp, CEO of the UK's leading intellectual property protection organisation FACT, has said: "Whether it’s watching a live stream on social media, using a piracy site, or a box or stick connected to your TV, watching it any way other than through the official provider is illegal.
"People need to be aware that this is no longer a grey area, in fact it is very black and white. If you are accessing content for free such as sport, TV and films for which you'd normally need a subscription, this is illegal
"FACT is leading the way in combating digital piracy and working with PIPCU and industry bodies to crackdown on illegal streaming and to hold those behind them accountable for their actions.
"It is getting harder to watch live sport illegally and fans should be aware that if they are planning to watch the fight this way they are breaking the law."


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over link to death of mutilated teen

Madeleine McCann murder suspect Christian Brueckner is now being investigated in connection with four child disappearances , according to reports .
Police in Belgium are trying to establish whether there was a link between the 43-year-old paedophile and the death of Carola Titze , who was just 16 when she was killed .
Since he was named as a suspect in Madeleine 's 2007 disappearance , he has also reportedly been linked with the disappearance of René Hasse , six , in the Algarve in 1996 , and that of five-year-old Inga Gehricke in 2015 .
Carola 's mutilated body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Haan , West Flanders , where she was on holiday with her family .
In the days before she was killed , she had been to a disco with a mystery German man , who has never been located .
Commenting on the latest investigation into Madeleine 's alleged killing , De Haan 's mayor Wilfried Vandaele told VRT : `` A shockwave went through our community when the body of Carola Titze was found in woodland in the dunes in 1996 .
`` Of course , we too want the perpetrator to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died weeks after René disappeared while he was on holiday at the Amoreiras beach in the Algarve - less than 30 miles from Praia da Luz - in 1996 .
That case , too , is being reopened in light of the alleged breakthrough in the Madeleine investigation .
René was last seen running towards the sea , and only his clothes have been found since .
Prosecutors are also reportedly taking a fresh look at the abduction of five-year-old Inga Gehricke , who disappeared in Diakoniewerk Wilhelmshof in Saxony-Anhalt in 2015 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following year hoping to find evidence linking him to Inga .
Although they were unable to prove his involvement at the time , they did discover a large number of child abuse images on a USB stick .
Birte Iliev , a spokesman from the Stendal Public Prosecutor 's Office , confirmed that the case has been reopened .
He said : `` It is now being examined whether there is any new evidence in connection with the murder suspect in Braunschweig . ''
Brueckner is serving a seven year sentence for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luz , close to where Madeleine vanished .
It has been reported that a tip linking Brueckner , 43 , with Madeleine 's disappearance was not acted on for seven years .
Police in Braunschweig , Germany , received a tip about about Brueckner in 2013 and sent it on to the Federal Office of Criminal Investigation , according to reports .
But local reports say the tip was ignored .
Der Spiegel reported : `` One person did submit a tip about Brueckner but the resulting report from police in Braunschweig to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apparently not acted upon , much to the consternation of the local investigators . ''
Madeleine was abducted from a room in the Ocean Club holiday complex in the area on May 3 2007 .
Brueckner is known to have been living in Praia da Luz between 1995 and 2007 .
Hans Christian Wolters , a spokesman for the Braunschweig Public Prosecutor 's Office , said : `` In connection with the disappearance of the three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann on May 3 2007 from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigating against a 43-year-old German on suspicion of murder .
`` We are assuming that the girl is dead .
`` With the suspect , we are talking about a sexual predator who has already been convicted of crimes against little girls and he 's already serving a long sentence . ''
He said the suspect was regularly living in the Algarve between 1995 and 2007 , where he worked jobs in the gastronomy business , but funded his lifestyle by committing crimes , including thefts in hotel complexes and apartments , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The Braunschweig prosecution is now concerned because before going abroad he last had his residence in Braunschweig . ''

Police in Belgium, Germany and Portugal are now investigating whether Christian Brueckner was involved in the deaths of Carola Titze, 16, René Hasse, six, Inga Gehricke, five, and Madeleine McCann, three
Madeleine McCann murder suspect Christian Brueckner is now being investigated in connection with four child disappearances, according to reports.
Police in Belgium are trying to establish whether there was a link between the 43-year-old paedophile and the death of Carola Titze, who was just 16 when she was killed.
Since he was named as a suspect in Madeleine's 2007 disappearance, he has also reportedly been linked with the disappearance of René Hasse, six, in the Algarve in 1996, and that of five-year-old Inga Gehricke in 2015.
Carola's mutilated body was found in sand dunes in De Haan, West Flanders, where she was on holiday with her family.
In the days before she was killed, she had been to a disco with a mystery German man, who has never been located.
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Commenting on the latest investigation into Madeleine's alleged killing, De Haan's mayor Wilfried Vandaele told VRT: "A shockwave went through our community when the body of Carola Titze was found in woodland in the dunes in 1996.
"Of course, we too want the perpetrator to be found at long last.
"Let's hope the German investigation can provide greater clarity."
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Carola died weeks after René disappeared while he was on holiday at the Amoreiras beach in the Algarve - less than 30 miles from Praia da Luz - in 1996.
That case, too, is being reopened in light of the alleged breakthrough in the Madeleine investigation.
René was last seen running towards the sea, and only his clothes have been found since.
Prosecutors are also reportedly taking a fresh look at the abduction of five-year-old Inga Gehricke, who disappeared in Diakoniewerk Wilhelmshof in Saxony-Anhalt in 2015.
Police raided Brueckner's home in February the following year hoping to find evidence linking him to Inga.
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Although they were unable to prove his involvement at the time, they did discover a large number of child abuse images on a USB stick.
Birte Iliev, a spokesman from the Stendal Public Prosecutor's Office, confirmed that the case has been reopened.
He said: "It is now being examined whether there is any new evidence in connection with the murder suspect in Braunschweig."
Brueckner is serving a seven year sentence for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz, close to where Madeleine vanished.
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It has been reported that a tip linking Brueckner, 43, with Madeleine's disappearance was not acted on for seven years.
Police in Braunschweig, Germany, received a tip about about Brueckner in 2013 and sent it on to the Federal Office of Criminal Investigation, according to reports.
But local reports say the tip was ignored.
Der Spiegel reported: "One person did submit a tip about Brueckner but the resulting report from police in Braunschweig to the Federal Office of Criminal Investigation was apparently not acted upon, much to the consternation of the local investigators."
Madeleine was abducted from a room in the Ocean Club holiday complex in the area on May 3 2007.
Brueckner is known to have been living in Praia da Luz between 1995 and 2007.
Hans Christian Wolters, a spokesman for the Braunschweig Public Prosecutor's Office, said: "In connection with the disappearance of the three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann on May 3 2007 from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz, in Portugal, the Braunschweig prosecution is investigating against a 43-year-old German on suspicion of murder.
"We are assuming that the girl is dead.
"With the suspect, we are talking about a sexual predator who has already been convicted of crimes against little girls and he's already serving a long sentence."
He said the suspect was regularly living in the Algarve between 1995 and 2007, where he worked jobs in the gastronomy business, but funded his lifestyle by committing crimes, including thefts in hotel complexes and apartments, as well as drug dealing.
He added: "The Braunschweig prosecution is now concerned because before going abroad he last had his residence in Braunschweig."


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Fern Britton breaks silence on marriage split from Phil Vickery

TV presenter Fern Britton has spoken for the first time about the break-up of her 20 year marriage to TV chef Phil Vickery .
Their shock split after a fairy tale romance and a happy two decades together was followed by a move to Cornwall for Fern , now 62 , where she is currently in lockdown with daughters Grace ( from her first marriage to TV executive Clive Jones ) and 18-year-old Winnie , whose dad is Phil .
Of their break-up last year Fern said : “ I know I ’ ve hurt people but people have hurt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful time .
We were the best of friends .
And I miss that friendship .
“ But there comes a point when the children are substantially off your hands and you look at each other and wonder where you ’ re going to go from here.
” Speaking in Weekend magazine yesterday , the mum-of-four wouldn ’ t be drawn on whether she still speaks to Phil who she met in the late 90s on the set of This Morning where she was the main presenter alongside Phillip Schofield and Vickery was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And after two failed marriages she says she is not looking for husband number three .
“ I really did try to build good families but it didn ’ t work out .
I won ’ t try again ” she said .
“ I don ’ t want anyone .
I can do it by myself .
I don ’ t feel lonely .
I like my own company .
“ I realised not long ago that I was married , on and off , for 33 years .
Now I find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m really looking forward to the next 20 years .
“ I took a long time to make my decision yet I have faith that its going to be alright .
Now I ; m looking forward to the last third of my adult life .
“ An uncertain future does n't panic me .
I feel liberated .
I ’ m turning into a recluse and I ’ m loving it.
” Fern also talked about the break-up of her former on-screen “ husband ’ Phillip Schofield , whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he came out as gay .
Fern said : “ My immediate thoughts were for his lovely family .
It must have been tough .
My heart goes out to them .
”

The former This Morning presenter said of the break-up of her 20 year marriage to TV chef Phil Vickery, 'I don't feel lonely. I like my own company.'
Fern Britton breaks silence on marriage split from Phil Vickery and admits she 'misses' him
TV presenter Fern Britton has spoken for the first time about the break-up of her 20 year marriage to TV chef Phil Vickery.
Their shock split after a fairy tale romance and a happy two decades together was followed by a move to Cornwall for Fern, now 62, where she is currently in lockdown with daughters Grace (from her first marriage to TV executive Clive Jones) and 18-year-old Winnie, whose dad is Phil.
Of their break-up last year Fern said: “I know I’ve hurt people but people have hurt me too.
“We had a wonderful time. We were the best of friends. And I miss that friendship.
“But there comes a point when the children are substantially off your hands and you look at each other and wonder where you’re going to go from here.”
Speaking in Weekend magazine yesterday, the mum-of-four wouldn’t be drawn on whether she still speaks to Phil who she met in the late 90s on the set of This Morning where she was the main presenter alongside Phillip Schofield and Vickery was the show’s resident chef.
And after two failed marriages she says she is not looking for husband number three.
“I really did try to build good families but it didn’t work out. I won’t try again” she said.
“I don’t want anyone. I can do it by myself. I don’t feel lonely. I like my own company.
“I realised not long ago that I was married, on and off, for 33 years. Now I find myself joining the army of silver splitters and I’m really looking forward to the next 20 years.
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“I took a long time to make my decision yet I have faith that its going to be alright. Now I;m looking forward to the last third of my adult life.
“An uncertain future doesn't panic me. I feel liberated. I’m turning into a recluse and I’m loving it.”
Fern also talked about the break-up of her former on-screen “husband’ Phillip Schofield, whose own long marriage recently broke down when he came out as gay.
Fern said: “My immediate thoughts were for his lovely family. It must have been tough. My heart goes out to them.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--How Emmerdale's Natalie J Robb and Johnny McPherson's secret love story began

Emmerdale lovebirds Natalie J Robb and Johnny McPherson first started to get friendly last year - even though they did n't become official until a few months ago .
They are the latest of the ITV show 's stars to couple up after confirming they are an item on an online chat with the rest of the cast .
The actors were sat together to wish co-star Liam Fox a happy 50th birthday on Zoom .
They started going out at the beginning of 2020 but successfully kept it under wraps until this weekend .
It was the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what many of their colleagues already knew .
Natalie , who plays bed-hopping Moira , is said to have joined Jonny - hunky Dr Liam Cavanagh in the show - on holiday last year .
After feelings developed on set , they flew off together to Lapland just before Christmas .
Sources said Natalie and Jonny have been friends for a couple of years after meeting during filming .
A show insider told the Daily Mirror : “ Natalie has had her fair share of romps as Moira but this time she ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so happy for them . ''
Back in October , Natalie gave little away as she grew closer to her co-star .
“ I don ’ t have time for romance , '' said the actress .
`` Statistics prove you are a lot happier and healthier now if you are single , because you don ’ t have to compromise .
“ You are in control .
You get pickier when you get older , you know what you don ’ t want.
” Like all soaps , the cameras stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 crisisat least meant they could spend more time in each other 's company .
“ Lockdown gave them some quality time together and they couldn ’ t be happier , '' our source added .
Natalie has been quick to laugh off any similarities with her character Moira , the man eater involved in a love triangle with Cain Dingle - and her step son Nate .

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The smitten couple started dating at the beginning of the year but kept it under wraps until a cast online Zoom call for the 50th birthday of fellow star Liam Fox
Emmerdale lovebirds Natalie J Robb and Johnny McPherson first started to get friendly last year - even though they didn't become official until a few months ago.
They are the latest of the ITV show's stars to couple up after confirming they are an item on an online chat with the rest of the cast.
The actors were sat together to wish co-star Liam Fox a happy 50th birthday on Zoom.
They started going out at the beginning of 2020 but successfully kept it under wraps until this weekend.
It was the first time they have been pictured together, confirming what many of their colleagues already knew.
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Natalie, who plays bed-hopping Moira, is said to have joined Jonny - hunky Dr Liam Cavanagh in the show - on holiday last year.
After feelings developed on set, they flew off together to Lapland just before Christmas.
Sources said Natalie and Jonny have been friends for a couple of years after meeting during filming.
A show insider told the Daily Mirror: “Natalie has had her fair share of romps as Moira but this time she’s found love off screen. Everyone is so happy for them."
Back in October, Natalie gave little away as she grew closer to her co-star.
“I don’t have time for romance," said the actress.
"Statistics prove you are a lot happier and healthier now if you are single, because you don’t have to compromise.
“You are in control. You get pickier when you get older, you know what you don’t want.”
Like all soaps, the cameras stopped rolling two months ago.
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But the COVID-19 crisisat least meant they could spend more time in each other's company.
“Lockdown gave them some quality time together and they couldn’t be happier," our source added.
"It’s still early days but Natalie can’t stop smiling.”
Natalie has been quick to laugh off any similarities with her character Moira, the man eater involved in a love triangle with Cain Dingle - and her step son Nate.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Polls show gap narrowing between Labour and Tories amid coronavirus crisis

Three separate opinion polls today show the gap is narrowing between Labour and the Tories amid the coronavirus crisis .
Support for Boris Johnson 's party slipped while Keir Starmer strengthened Labour 's position after a series of controversies for the government .
The PM faces scrutiny over easing lockdown despite hundreds of new deaths a day ; as well as the failure to roll out a test and trace mobile app yet , and the death toll in care homes .
All three polls still put the Tories ahead of Labour - but on a narrower margin .
Opinium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points to three , with Labour on 40 % and Conservatives on 43 % .
Deltapoll said the gap had narrowed from five points to three , with Labour on 38 % and Conservatives on 41 % .
And Survation claimed to show a massive cut in the Tory lead from 11 points to just two .
Survation claimed the Tories are now on 41 % compared to Labour 's 39 % .
A Survation spokesman said : `` We remain a likely four years out from the next general election .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their leaders do in that time to ultimately determine their success – or failure . ''
It comes after Keir Starmer ramped up attacks on the government over the crisis .
Sir Keir began in April by saying he would take a `` constructive '' approach to the pandemic .
But this week he said trust in the government has now `` collapsed '' after `` a week or more of mismanagement '' .
He told The Guardian : `` I am putting the Prime Minister on notice that he has got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Government 's handling of the epidemic . ''
Opinum claimed Labour 's vote share was the highest since January 2019 , while the Tories ' was the lowest since Boris Johnson took office .
Opinium found just under half ( 47 % ) disapprove of the way the Conservatives have dealt with the crisis ( up 4 points ) , while only a third ( 34 % ) approve ( down 3 points from last week ) .
A fourth poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies , for the Sunday Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson over Keir Starmer but the gap has narrowed .
Some 42 % of those polled said Boris Johnson is the best Prime Minister to lead Britain through the crisis , compared to 32 % who chose Keir Starmer .
But Labour leader Sir Keir 's support was up from 27 % and Mr Johnson 's down from 49 % since the latest time the question was asked on May 15 .
Some 19 % of people who voted Labour last year chose Mr Johnson while 10 % of Tory voters chose Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who answered the Sunday Mirror poll appeared optimistic about the crisis despite more than 40,000 deaths in the UK .
Some 46 % said `` the worst is behind us '' compared to 33 % who believed `` the worst is yet to come '' .
And 33 % said the government 's handling of the crisis was `` okay '' , with 25 % branding it good and 7 % saying it was excellent .
Some 36 % disapproved of the government 's handling of coronavirus - with 18 % saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was awful .

Three separate opinion polls have shown the gap narrowing between the Tories and Labour - but for now, voters still prefer Boris Johnson to steer the country through the Covid-19 pandemic
Three separate opinion polls today show the gap is narrowing between Labour and the Tories amid the coronavirus crisis.
Support for Boris Johnson's party slipped while Keir Starmer strengthened Labour's position after a series of controversies for the government.
The PM faces scrutiny over easing lockdown despite hundreds of new deaths a day; as well as the failure to roll out a test and trace mobile app yet, and the death toll in care homes.
All three polls still put the Tories ahead of Labour - but on a narrower margin.
Opinium said the gap had narrowed from four points to three, with Labour on 40% and Conservatives on 43%.
Deltapoll said the gap had narrowed from five points to three, with Labour on 38% and Conservatives on 41%.
And Survation claimed to show a massive cut in the Tory lead from 11 points to just two.
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Survation claimed the Tories are now on 41% compared to Labour's 39%.
A Survation spokesman said: "We remain a likely four years out from the next general election.
"There remains much for the parties and their leaders do in that time to ultimately determine their success – or failure."
It comes after Keir Starmer ramped up attacks on the government over the crisis.
Sir Keir began in April by saying he would take a "constructive" approach to the pandemic.
But this week he said trust in the government has now "collapsed" after "a week or more of mismanagement".
He told The Guardian: "I am putting the Prime Minister on notice that he has got to get a grip and restore public confidence in the Government's handling of the epidemic."
Opinum claimed Labour's vote share was the highest since January 2019, while the Tories' was the lowest since Boris Johnson took office.
Opinium found just under half (47%) disapprove of the way the Conservatives have dealt with the crisis (up 4 points), while only a third (34%) approve (down 3 points from last week).
A fourth poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, for the Sunday Mirror, found the public still favour Boris Johnson over Keir Starmer but the gap has narrowed.
Some 42% of those polled said Boris Johnson is the best Prime Minister to lead Britain through the crisis, compared to 32% who chose Keir Starmer.
But Labour leader Sir Keir's support was up from 27% and Mr Johnson's down from 49% since the latest time the question was asked on May 15.
Some 19% of people who voted Labour last year chose Mr Johnson while 10% of Tory voters chose Sir Keir.
Overall, however, many people who answered the Sunday Mirror poll appeared optimistic about the crisis despite more than 40,000 deaths in the UK.
Some 46% said "the worst is behind us" compared to 33% who believed "the worst is yet to come".
And 33% said the government's handling of the crisis was "okay", with 25% branding it good and 7% saying it was excellent.
Some 36% disapproved of the government's handling of coronavirus - with 18% saying it was bad and 18% saying it was awful.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Conor McGregor's I'm A Celebrity odds slashed after third latest MMA retirement

The odds on ring warrior Conor McGregor heading into the I 'm A Celebrity jungle have been slashed after his latest retirement announcement .
The Irish fighter claims to have called it quits for the third time in four years .
The former two-weight UFC champion dropped the news on Twitter immediately after Amanda Nunes defeated Felicia Spencer to retain her featherweight title at UFC 250 in Las Vegas .
Conor is keen for a career away from the sport - and breaking into television is said to be a priority .
Now he could be swapping the ring for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading bookmaker .
But it could all depend on the size of the cheque on offer with the star worth nearly £90million .
Ladbrokes now make him an 8/1 chance to head Down Under later this year .
The bookie 's Jessica O'Reilly said : `` McGregor would be a box office signing if ITV bosses can afford him and he swaps the octagon for the jungle . ''
If he agreed , the 31-year-old will not be the only sports star on the show .
Former Liverpool footballer John Barnes is set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line-up for the next series .
But Joe Wicks has already said no to the Jungle and Strictly after the fitness fanatic was linked .
Corrie 's Beverley Callard , football legend Eric Cantona and dancer Aj Pritchard are among the signings being tipped for the next series .
McGregor posted a picture of himself and his mum celebrating one of his world title wins as he announced he was hanging up his gloves .
He tweeted : `` Hey guys I 've decided to retire from fighting .
Thank you all for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's been !
`` Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my world title wins !
Pick the home of your dreams Mags I love you !
Whatever you desire it 's yours . ''
But his fans question if he has retired for real having twice gone back on his decision before .

Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor dropped the bombshell news on Sunday and bookies believe he could now be heading to the Outback - if ITV bosses can afford him
The odds on ring warrior Conor McGregor heading into the I'm A Celebrity jungle have been slashed after his latest retirement announcement.
The Irish fighter claims to have called it quits for the third time in four years.
The former two-weight UFC champion dropped the news on Twitter immediately after Amanda Nunes defeated Felicia Spencer to retain her featherweight title at UFC 250 in Las Vegas.
Conor is keen for a career away from the sport - and breaking into television is said to be a priority.
Now he could be swapping the ring for the bush camp, according to one leading bookmaker.
Image: Getty) Getty)
But it could all depend on the size of the cheque on offer with the star worth nearly £90million.
Ladbrokes now make him an 8/1 chance to head Down Under later this year.
The bookie's Jessica O'Reilly said: "McGregor would be a box office signing if ITV bosses can afford him and he swaps the octagon for the jungle."
If he agreed, the 31-year-old will not be the only sports star on the show.
Former Liverpool footballer John Barnes is set to be one of them joining the line-up for the next series.
But Joe Wicks has already said no to the Jungle and Strictly after the fitness fanatic was linked.
Corrie's Beverley Callard, football legend Eric Cantona and dancer Aj Pritchard are among the signings being tipped for the next series.
McGregor posted a picture of himself and his mum celebrating one of his world title wins as he announced he was hanging up his gloves.
He tweeted: "Hey guys I've decided to retire from fighting. Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it's been!
"Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my world title wins! Pick the home of your dreams Mags I love you! Whatever you desire it's yours."
But his fans question if he has retired for real having twice gone back on his decision before.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Man Utd 'could loan out Daniel James' if Jadon Sancho transfer completed

Daniel James ' future at Man Utd looks uncertain amid reports he could be loaned out if the club complete the acquisition of transfer target Jadon Sancho .
The Welsh winger has had a decent breakthrough season at Old Trafford following his arrival from Swansea last summer .
He has played a regular role for his side , making a total of 35 appearances , only four of which have been from the subs ' bench .
However interest from United in fellow right winger Sancho looks to have placed doubt over James ' position in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , United plan on offering James a new contract with the club , but are considering sending him out on loan next season .
The 22-year-old is considered a bright prospect for the future , but Sancho 's arrival - who is two years James ' junior - would significantly limit his chances in the first team .
James has provided a fairly good return with his performances , contributing three goals and six assists over the course of the campaign .
But there are still concerns over his consistency , something Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germany .
While there are currently no plans for United to sell James - who cost just £15million a year ago - the arrival of Sancho would push him down the pecking order , and he would face a mammoth task to dislodge a player who could cost United in excess of £100m .
A number of Premier League clubs are thought to be interested in a loan , but whether he would be open to such a move is unclear .
Speaking to MUTV last month , James said : `` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I obviously hope to finish the end of the season but there ’ s been a lots of ups and downs and this season has really helped me as it ’ s another season where I can come in and try to kick on .
`` Coming from Swansea , to look back a year ago , it was my first season in senior football , to this season , has been another stepping stone for me .
`` I think next season is obviously going to be massive for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few of them long-term at different times such as Marcus [ Rashford ] , Paul [ Pogba ] and yourself .
`` I think once we get them all back together , with the rotation of the squad , we have a great chance of challenging for the title next season . ''
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

James has only been at Old Trafford since last summer having arrived in a £15million deal from Swansea, but United's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho could hamper his chances
Daniel James' future at Man Utd looks uncertain amid reports he could be loaned out if the club complete the acquisition of transfer target Jadon Sancho.
The Welsh winger has had a decent breakthrough season at Old Trafford following his arrival from Swansea last summer.
He has played a regular role for his side, making a total of 35 appearances, only four of which have been from the subs' bench.
However interest from United in fellow right winger Sancho looks to have placed doubt over James' position in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans.
As reported by The Sun, United plan on offering James a new contract with the club, but are considering sending him out on loan next season.
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The 22-year-old is considered a bright prospect for the future, but Sancho's arrival - who is two years James' junior - would significantly limit his chances in the first team.
James has provided a fairly good return with his performances, contributing three goals and six assists over the course of the campaign.
But there are still concerns over his consistency, something Sancho seems to have little issue with in Germany.
While there are currently no plans for United to sell James - who cost just £15million a year ago - the arrival of Sancho would push him down the pecking order, and he would face a mammoth task to dislodge a player who could cost United in excess of £100m.
A number of Premier League clubs are thought to be interested in a loan, but whether he would be open to such a move is unclear.
Speaking to MUTV last month, James said: "This year has been a massive learning curve.
"I obviously hope to finish the end of the season but there’s been a lots of ups and downs and this season has really helped me as it’s another season where I can come in and try to kick on.
"Coming from Swansea, to look back a year ago, it was my first season in senior football, to this season, has been another stepping stone for me.
"I think next season is obviously going to be massive for us. We’ve had injuries, a few of them long-term at different times such as Marcus [Rashford], Paul [Pogba] and yourself.
"I think once we get them all back together, with the rotation of the squad, we have a great chance of challenging for the title next season."
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Witness claims she 'saw Madeleine McCann and man in van like Brueckner's'

A witness claims she spotted Madeleine McCann getting into a German-owned Volkswagen van with a man weeks after her disappearance .
The youngster emerged from a restaurant in the Spanish seaside town of Alcossebre before climbing into the van with an unidentified man , according to police files .
The sighting was one of dozens in the early weeks of her disappearance but since German paedophile Christian Brueckner was identified as the main suspect in the case this week , detectives are now reportedly investigating the witness ' claim .
The sighting happened in the Spanish seaside town , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portugal , where McCann vanished in May 2007 .
Brueckner , 43 , was living out of a battered VW T3 Westerfalia camper van at the time .
Now , a police report , issued as part of Operation Task , says : `` A caller has reported a possible sighting of Madeleine McCann , 11am , 28th May 2007 .
`` Location given as a restaurant called Tunnels , in an old castle at an area called Cap Y Corp , Alcossebre , Spain .
She was seen to leave with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We request the Spanish police check the location for any CCTV or witnesses .
We request German vehicle details .
Can the vehicle be circulated for a stop and check to be carried out if seen . ''
The Mail on Sunday reports Brueckner sold the VW van for £5,000 in 2015 to a German compatriot running an unofficial scrapyard in the Silves area of the Algarve .
Portuguese police officers seized the vehicle in 2019 .
The owner of the yard said : `` The police said they needed the van as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all very sudden – there had been nothing on the TV or in the papers about the case at that time .
`` I ’ m not sure I ’ d ever get it back , but if it turns out Christian had something to do with Madeleine ’ s disappearance , then I don ’ t want it back .
It wouldn ’ t be right . ''
It emerged last week that Brueckner was living just two miles from the holiday apartment where the little girl vanished .
Former neighbours said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which had a distinctive white upper body and yellow skirting .
It had a Portuguese registration plate .
It is not known whether he changed the registration plate at any time .
As part of the appeal for information , the Met Police said in a statement that the suspect had `` access to this van from at least April 2007 until sometime after May 2007 '' .

Christian Brueckner has this week been identified as the main suspect in the case of missing British child Madeleine McCann who vanished in Praia da Luz, Portugal
Witness claims she 'saw Madeleine McCann and man in van just like Christian Brueckner's'
A witness claims she spotted Madeleine McCann getting into a German-owned Volkswagen van with a man weeks after her disappearance.
The youngster emerged from a restaurant in the Spanish seaside town of Alcossebre before climbing into the van with an unidentified man, according to police files.
The sighting was one of dozens in the early weeks of her disappearance but since German paedophile Christian Brueckner was identified as the main suspect in the case this week, detectives are now reportedly investigating the witness' claim.
The sighting happened in the Spanish seaside town, some 600 miles from Praia da Luz, Portugal, where McCann vanished in May 2007.
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Brueckner, 43, was living out of a battered VW T3 Westerfalia camper van at the time.
Now, a police report, issued as part of Operation Task, says: "A caller has reported a possible sighting of Madeleine McCann, 11am, 28th May 2007.
"Location given as a restaurant called Tunnels, in an old castle at an area called Cap Y Corp, Alcossebre, Spain. She was seen to leave with a man in a Volkswagen van.
"We request the Spanish police check the location for any CCTV or witnesses. We request German vehicle details. Can the vehicle be circulated for a stop and check to be carried out if seen."
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The Mail on Sunday reports Brueckner sold the VW van for £5,000 in 2015 to a German compatriot running an unofficial scrapyard in the Silves area of the Algarve. Portuguese police officers seized the vehicle in 2019.
The owner of the yard said: "The police said they needed the van as part of the investigation. It was all very sudden – there had been nothing on the TV or in the papers about the case at that time.
"I’m not sure I’d ever get it back, but if it turns out Christian had something to do with Madeleine’s disappearance, then I don’t want it back. It wouldn’t be right."
It emerged last week that Brueckner was living just two miles from the holiday apartment where the little girl vanished.
Former neighbours said he often slept in his van, which had a distinctive white upper body and yellow skirting. It had a Portuguese registration plate. It is not known whether he changed the registration plate at any time.
As part of the appeal for information, the Met Police said in a statement that the suspect had "access to this van from at least April 2007 until sometime after May 2007".


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Almost half say government is 'not prepared' to avoid second wave of coronavirus

Almost half of people say the government is `` not prepared '' to avoid a second wave of coronavirus , a poll has found .
Some 47 % of said they believed the government is not `` prepared to stave off a potential second wave of the pandemic . ''
By comparison 35 % think the government is prepared , according to the Redfield & Wilton Strategies poll of 1,500 British adults for the Sunday Mirror .
A further 17 % said they did not know one way or the other .
It comes as scientists and health experts are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over fears lockdown is being eased too soon in England .
The Sunday Times reports the Prime Minister has drawn up further plans to ease lockdown in the coming weeks to stop millions of job losses .
Mr Johnson will reportedly give a major speech later this month about reopening the economy , followed by an economic package from the Chancellor in July .
Yet Health Secretary Matt Hancock today admitted the coronavirus 'alert level ' is still at 4 - unchanged since lockdown began on March 23 .
Meanwhile modelling suggests the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North West of England - meaning the virus is once again spreading exponentially there .
SAGE advisor Prof Edmunds told the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show : `` I would still prefer to see the cases come down lower than they are at the moment . ''
The findings came as part of a wider poll for the Sunday Mirror .
Some 42 % of those polled said Boris Johnson is the best Prime Minister to lead Britain through the crisis , compared to 32 % who chose Keir Starmer .
But Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 27 % and Mr Johnson 's down from 49 % since the latest time the question was asked on May 15 .
Some 19 % of people who voted Labour last year chose Mr Johnson while 10 % of Tory voters chose Sir Keir .
Overall , however , many people who answered the poll appeared optimistic about the crisis despite more than 40,000 deaths in the UK .
Some 46 % said `` the worst is behind us '' compared to 33 % who believed `` the worst is yet to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government 's handling of the crisis was `` okay '' , with 25 % branding it good and 7 % saying it was excellent .
Some 36 % disapproved of the government 's handling of coronavirus - with 18 % saying it was bad and 18 % saying it was awful .

EXCLUSIVE: A poll for the Sunday Mirror found 47% believed the government is not "prepared to stave off a potential second wave of the pandemic"
Almost half say government is 'not prepared' to avoid second wave of coronavirus
Almost half of people say the government is "not prepared" to avoid a second wave of coronavirus, a poll has found.
Some 47% of said they believed the government is not "prepared to stave off a potential second wave of the pandemic."
By comparison 35% think the government is prepared, according to the Redfield & Wilton Strategies poll of 1,500 British adults for the Sunday Mirror.
A further 17% said they did not know one way or the other.
It comes as scientists and health experts are embroiled in a row with the government over fears lockdown is being eased too soon in England.
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The Sunday Times reports the Prime Minister has drawn up further plans to ease lockdown in the coming weeks to stop millions of job losses.
Mr Johnson is expected to give a major speech in the coming weeks about reopening the economy, followed by an economic package from the Chancellor in July.
Yet Health Secretary Matt Hancock today admitted the coronavirus 'alert level' is still at 4 - unchanged since lockdown began on March 23.
Meanwhile modelling suggests the R number could be 1.01 in the North West of England - meaning the virus is once again spreading exponentially there.
SAGE advisor Prof Edmunds told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "I would still prefer to see the cases come down lower than they are at the moment."
The findings came as part of a wider poll for the Sunday Mirror.
Some 42% of those polled said Boris Johnson is the best Prime Minister to lead Britain through the crisis, compared to 32% who chose Keir Starmer.
But Labour leader Sir Keir's support was up from 27% and Mr Johnson's down from 49% since the latest time the question was asked on May 15.
Some 19% of people who voted Labour last year chose Mr Johnson while 10% of Tory voters chose Sir Keir.
Overall, however, many people who answered the poll appeared optimistic about the crisis despite more than 40,000 deaths in the UK.
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Some 46% said "the worst is behind us" compared to 33% who believed "the worst is yet to come".
And 33% said the government's handling of the crisis was "okay", with 25% branding it good and 7% saying it was excellent.
Some 36% disapproved of the government's handling of coronavirus - with 18% saying it was bad and 18% saying it was awful.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Conor McGregor opens up on reasons for third retirement in four years

Conor McGregor has revealed he decided to retire last month after falling out of love with fighting .
The former two-weight UFC champion hung up his gloves for the third time in four years on Sunday morning after his career was put on hold due to the coronavirus crisis .
McGregor had planned to fight three times this year but the pandemic has sidelined the sport 's highest-earners while crowds are banned from events .
And the Irishman has grown frustrated to the extent he insists he is ready to call it a day .
`` I 'm a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told ESPN .
`` I 'm here watching the fight .
I watched the last show - the Woodley-Burns show - I watched the show tonight .
I 'm just not excited about the game .
`` I do n't know if it 's no crowd , I do n't know what it is , there 's just no buzz for me .
`` The game just does not excite me , and that 's that .
All this waiting around ; there 's nothing happening , I 'm going through opponent options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the minute .
There 's nothing that 's exciting me . ''
McGregor had hoped to fight Justin Gaethje this summer to set up another shot at the lightweight title but Gaethje instead fought Tony Ferguson for the interim 155lb belt .
His victory has catapulted him into a fight with champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in September - but McGregor still insists he should be fighting Gaethje next .
`` They should have just kept the ball rolling , '' he said .
`` I mean , why are they pushing [ Khabib @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September ?
`` You know what 's going to happen in September , something else is going to happen in September , and that 's not going to happen .
`` I laid out a plan and a method that was the right move , the right methods to go with .
`` And they always want to balk at that and not make it happen or just drag it on .
`` Whatever I say , they want to go against it to show some kind of power .
`` They should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Justin for the interim title - and just kept the ball rolling . ''

The Irishman announced his retirement on Sunday morning following the UFC 250 event in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor opens up on reasons for third retirement in four years
Conor McGregor has revealed he decided to retire last month after falling out of love with fighting.
The former two-weight UFC champion hung up his gloves for the third time in four years on Sunday morning after his career was put on hold due to the coronavirus crisis.
McGregor had planned to fight three times this year but the pandemic has sidelined the sport's highest-earners while crowds are banned from events.
And the Irishman has grown frustrated to the extent he insists he is ready to call it a day.
"I'm a bit bored of the game," he told ESPN. "I'm here watching the fight. I watched the last show - the Woodley-Burns show - I watched the show tonight. I'm just not excited about the game.
Image: Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS) Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS)
"I don't know if it's no crowd, I don't know what it is, there's just no buzz for me.
"The game just does not excite me, and that's that. All this waiting around; there's nothing happening, I'm going through opponent options, and there's nothing really there at the minute. There's nothing that's exciting me."
McGregor had hoped to fight Justin Gaethje this summer to set up another shot at the lightweight title but Gaethje instead fought Tony Ferguson for the interim 155lb belt.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
His victory has catapulted him into a fight with champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in September - but McGregor still insists he should be fighting Gaethje next.
"They should have just kept the ball rolling," he said. "I mean, why are they pushing [Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje] back to September?
"You know what's going to happen in September, something else is going to happen in September, and that's not going to happen.
"I laid out a plan and a method that was the right move, the right methods to go with.
"And they always want to balk at that and not make it happen or just drag it on.
"Whatever I say, they want to go against it to show some kind of power.
"They should have just done the fight - me and Justin for the interim title - and just kept the ball rolling."