Madeleine McCann’s parents say finding out truth is ‘essential’ 15 years on

Madeleine McCann disappeared from the apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on May 3 2007 (PA)

Madeleine McCann’s parents say it is “essential” they learn the truth of what happened to their daughter ahead of the 15th anniversary of her disappearance.

In a message on the Official Find Madeleine Campaign Facebook page on Monday, Kate and Gerry McCann wrote although “uncertainty creates weakness”, they need closure on what happened to the toddler at the holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on May 3 2007.