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Madeleine McCann: Top officer pledges that hunt for missing girl will continue apace

20:43, 14 May 2015 By Tom Pettifor

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, Met Police Commissioner, reacted angrily to concerns raised by the Police Federation about the millions devoted to the case

The search for Madeleine McCann is “moving on a pace” and will not end until all avenues are exhausted, Britain’s top police officer said today.

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, reacted angrily to concerns raised by the Police Federation about the millions of pounds of public money devoted to the case.

He said: “It’s not for them to decide which investigation we carry out, it’s my decision. This investigation is funded by the government and the only thing that will decide whether or not it continues are the chances of success in finding that girl.

"It’s really for me and not a [Police] Federation issue.”

Portuguese prosecutor Ines Sequeira said she was determined to crack the case when she took it over last October, bringing fresh hope to Madeleine’s parents, Kate and Gerry.

Sir Bernard said of the investigation: “It’s moving on apace at the moment in terms of the relationship with the Portuguese and that is to be welcomed. As long as there’s a basis for doing the investigation we will continue.”

He said the Prime Minister David Cameron and Home Secretary Teresa May support the investigation.

Madeleine was just three when she went missing from her family’s Algarve holiday apartment in Praia da Luz on May 3 2007 as Kate and Gerry, sat at a nearby tapas restaurant with friends.

Portuguese police closed their investigation in 2008 but the Metropolitan Police launched their own inquiry, codenamed Operation Grange, three years later.

Sir Bernard was responding to concerns raised by John Tully, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, who said in March: “It’s time to re-focus on what we need to do to keep London safe.

"We no longer have the resources to conduct specialist inquiries all over the world which have nothing to do with London.

“The Met has long been seen as the last resort for investigations others have struggled with elsewhere. It is surprising to see an inquiry like the McCann investigation ring-fenced. I’ve heard a few rumblings of discontent about it from lots of sources."

He added: “When the force is facing a spike in murder investigations, it’s not surprising there is resentment of significant resources diverted to a case that has no apparent connection to London.”

Operation Grange has cost almost £8million. More than £100,000 has been spent on the transport of British authorities to and from Portugal. The money comes from a special Home Office fund.

Below: Sniffer dog search for Maddie McCann last year

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/madeleine-mccann-top-officer-pledges-5699591

[Alice Purjorick]

Madeleine McCann: Top officer pledges that hunt for missing girl will continue apace

20:43, 14 May 2015 By Tom Pettifor

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, Met Police Commissioner, reacted angrily to concerns raised by the Police Federation about the millions devoted to the case

The search for Madeleine McCann is “moving on a pace” and will not end until all avenues are exhausted, Britain’s top police officer said today.

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, reacted angrily to concerns raised by the Police Federation about the millions of pounds of public money devoted to the case.

He said: “It’s not for them to decide which investigation we carry out, it’s my decision. This investigation is funded by the government and the only thing that will decide whether or not it continues are the chances of success in finding that girl.

"It’s really for me and not a [Police] Federation issue.”

Portuguese prosecutor Ines Sequeira said she was determined to crack the case when she took it over last October, bringing fresh hope to Madeleine’s parents, Kate and Gerry.

Sir Bernard said of the investigation: “It’s moving on apace at the moment in terms of the relationship with the Portuguese and that is to be welcomed. As long as there’s a basis for doing the investigation we will continue.”

He said the Prime Minister David Cameron and Home Secretary Teresa May support the investigation.

Madeleine was just three when she went missing from her family’s Algarve holiday apartment in Praia da Luz on May 3 2007 as Kate and Gerry, sat at a nearby tapas restaurant with friends.

Portuguese police closed their investigation in 2008 but the Metropolitan Police launched their own inquiry, codenamed Operation Grange, three years later.

Sir Bernard was responding to concerns raised by John Tully, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, who said in March: “It’s time to re-focus on what we need to do to keep London safe.

"We no longer have the resources to conduct specialist inquiries all over the world which have nothing to do with London.

“The Met has long been seen as the last resort for investigations others have struggled with elsewhere. It is surprising to see an inquiry like the McCann investigation ring-fenced. I’ve heard a few rumblings of discontent about it from lots of sources."

He added: “When the force is facing a spike in murder investigations, it’s not surprising there is resentment of significant resources diverted to a case that has no apparent connection to London.”

Operation Grange has cost almost £8million. More than £100,000 has been spent on the transport of British authorities to and from Portugal. The money comes from a special Home Office fund.

Below: Sniffer dog search for Maddie McCann last year

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/madeleine-mccann-top-officer-pledges-5699591

What an interesting choice of words.
It seems he is either gaffe prone or can't avoid speaking the truth.

[Alfred R Jones]

What an interesting choice of words.
It seems he is either gaffe prone or can't avoid speaking the truth.

What is it about that sentence that so pricks your interest?

[Alice Purjorick]

What is it about that sentence that so pricks your interest?

Well having been brought up to RTFSPS the qualification amused me rather than pricked my interest as you put it.
I found it amusing you may not. Fin

[mercury]

Unprecedented I would say to put funds in for so many years, or continue an investigation as opposed to many other cases.

[Miss Taken Identity]

Unprecedented I would say to put funds in for so many years, or continue an investigation as opposed to many other cases.

Yes it sells newspapers, and before long we will have the answer. The Mystery will be solved probably by accident.

The sad thing is the McCanns and friends have no shame in inventing a 'stranger abduction story through a window'- this has caused all sorts of problems and I believe it was for them to save face... all about PR.

I would have more respect for them if they had just come clean and told it like I BELIEVE  may have happened if there was a stranger abduction at the beginning.

They left the kids alone in an unlocked apartment , checked only by listening at the door and not physically checking them, and one disapeared. The time scale for her to have dissappeaed is from the time they left the apartment for dinner and the last check! that was hours!

But as it turns out we got drama: whooshing curtains-drugged kids-abductors- 'like sitting in garden'- you could see the apartment from our table- we were all checking...

PR. PR. PR.

[mercury]

Yes it sells newspapers, and before long we will have the answer. The Mystery will be solved probably by accident.

The sad thing is the McCanns and friends have no shame in inventing a 'stranger abduction story through a window'- this has caused all sorts of problems and I believe it was for them to save face... all about PR.

I would have more respect for them if they had just come clean and told it like I BELIEVE  may have happened if there was a stranger abduction at the beginning.

They left the kids alone in an unlocked apartment , checked only by listening at the door and not physically checking them, and one disapeared. The time scale for her to have dissappeaed is from the time they left the apartment for dinner and the last check! that was hours!

But as it turns out we got drama: whooshing curtains-drugged kids-abductors- 'like sitting in garden'- you could see the apartment from our table- we were all checking...

PR. PR. PR.

I tend to agree with much of that as it has never rang true. But I doubt the police have spent years and millions in order to sell newspapers.

[Brietta]

It is the unbounded level of love and caring which spontaneously bursts forth when there is an assurance that Madeleine McCann's case will continue and it is progressing well that is so moving.

Makes one feel something to know there are such empathetic and concerned souls who think of nothing but her welfare from their first waking moment till they close their eyes at night.

AAAWWwwwwwww

[Miss Taken Identity]

I tend to agree with much of that as it has never rang true. But I doubt the police have spent years and millions in order to sell newspapers.

Murdoch sells newspapers. he owns the government of the day. PMs all got involved DC was the chosen one I believe. hence why the police got involved. they are following the Suns story to sell newspapers. Sun newspaper and sky all have Murdochs finger prints on them. Kates book, Brenda layland  common denominator?
This is just a theory... make of it what you will.

Kate n Gerry may or may not be involved with their daughters disappearance, they made a mistake by telling the police a child was missing ..then abducted.

[mercury]

It is the unbounded level of love and caring which spontaneously bursts forth when there is an assurance that Madeleine McCann's case will continue and it is progressing well that is so moving.

Makes one feel something to know there are such empathetic and concerned souls who think of nothing but her welfare from their first waking moment till they close their eyes at night.

AAAWWwwwwwww

And  another piosonous sarcastic post. one wonders what your problem is sometimes, hmmm

[Brietta]

And  another piosonous sarcastic post. one wonders what your problem is sometimes, hmmm

What's sarcastic?  Surely EVERYONE whether truthseeker or not is delighted at each progression in Madeleine McCann's case and the fact the police are continuing to search for her.

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