McCanns hoping to lose arguidos tag

MADELEINE McCann’s parents fear they could still be under suspicion when they mark the first anniversary of her disappearance next year.

Gerry and Kate McCann have told friends that they are prepared for a long battle to clear their names after being declared “arguidos” or official suspects in the case.

The couple have hired a top Portuguese legal team, including the president of the country’s bar association, to prepare their defence and have expressed hopes they could be cleared “long before” Christmas.