Irish woman ‘in fear’ ahead of release of Christian Brueckner

Christian Bruckner, 48, is due to be freed from a German jail in September Picture: PA

An Irishwoman who alleged she was raped at knifepoint by the main suspect in the disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann says she fears he will seek her out following his release from prison.

Christian Bruckner, 48, is due to be freed from a German jail in September after completing his sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old US woman in Praia da Luz, Portugal in 2005.