New lines of inquiry in search for Madeleine

The Scotland Yard police chief leading the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann said his team has carried out new witness interviews and was in a “unique position” in analysing information from police in Portugal and Britain, as well as seven private detective firms.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Redwood said: “That has given us the ability to see this case with fresh eyes, and through that bring out new, genuinely new, lines of inquiry. And I’m hopeful when we pursue those lines of inquiry that we will be able to bring some sort of resolution.

“Whether we will be able to solve it is a different issue, but I hope that we will be able to have the ability to move the investigation on.