So what now, post Supreme Court decisions?

[Alfie]

october 15..

Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, from the MPS said: "The Met investigation has been painstaking and thorough and has for the first time brought together in one place what was disparate information across the world.

"This work has enabled us to better understand events in Praia da Luz the night Madeleine McCann went missing and ensure every possible measure is being taken to find out what happened to her.

"We still have very definite lines to pursue which is why we are keeping a dedicated team of officers working on the case. We have given this assurance to Madeleine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann.

"The Portuguese police remain the lead investigators and our team will continue to support their inquiry. They have extended every courtesy to Operation Grange and we maintain a close working relationship. I know they remain fully committed to investigating Madeleine's disappearance with support from the Metropolitan Police.

"The Met was asked to take on this exceptional case as one of national interest. We were happy to bring our expertise to bear only on the basis that it would not detract from the policing of London; and the Home Office have additionally funded the investigation above normal grants to the Met. That will continue at the reduced level.

"I have overseen this investigation since 2012 and am very grateful for the enormous assistance of the media and public so far which, through the appeals, have generated new information and lines of Inquiry. "

Our decision and rationale has been discussed with Mr and Mrs McCann.


discussions with k and G.....doesnt sound like suspects to me

Not only that, but we have been told that the only interviews that the McCanns will give to tie in with Madeleine's disappearance will be with the co-operation and backing of the Met.  Again, not the sort of thing you'd expect if they were the police's top suspects....

[barrier]

So all the newspaper reports worldwide for the last 3 years are all complete bollocks are they?

In a word yes,imo.

[Alfie]

In a word yes,imo.

And you base that on what?  For example, what media reports in the last 3 years about this case have turned out to be completely false?

[slartibartfast]

october 15..

Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, from the MPS said: "The Met investigation has been painstaking and thorough and has for the first time brought together in one place what was disparate information across the world.

"This work has enabled us to better understand events in Praia da Luz the night Madeleine McCann went missing and ensure every possible measure is being taken to find out what happened to her.

"We still have very definite lines to pursue which is why we are keeping a dedicated team of officers working on the case. We have given this assurance to Madeleine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann.

"The Portuguese police remain the lead investigators and our team will continue to support their inquiry. They have extended every courtesy to Operation Grange and we maintain a close working relationship. I know they remain fully committed to investigating Madeleine's disappearance with support from the Metropolitan Police.

"The Met was asked to take on this exceptional case as one of national interest. We were happy to bring our expertise to bear only on the basis that it would not detract from the policing of London; and the Home Office have additionally funded the investigation above normal grants to the Met. That will continue at the reduced level.

"I have overseen this investigation since 2012 and am very grateful for the enormous assistance of the media and public so far which, through the appeals, have generated new information and lines of Inquiry. "

Our decision and rationale has been discussed with Mr and Mrs McCann.


discussions with k and G.....doesnt sound like suspects to me

Strange lack of quotation marks.

[Mr Gray]

http://news.met.police.uk/news/update-on-the-investigation-into-the-disappearance-of-madeleine-mccann-135459

Mr and Mrs McCann said: "We would like to thank all the staff from Operation Grange for the meticulous and painstaking work that they have carried out over the last four and a half years. The scale and difficulty of their task has never been in doubt.

"We are reassured that the investigation to find Madeleine has been significantly progressed and the MPS has a much clearer picture of the events in Praia da Luz leading up to Madeleine's abduction in 2007.

"Given that the review phase of the investigation is essentially completed, we fully understand the reasons why the team is being reduced.

"We would also like to thank the Home Office for continuing to support the investigation.

"Whilst we do not know what happened to Madeleine, we remain hopeful that she may still be found given the ongoing lines of enquiry. "

The remaining Operation Grange officers will be deployed to other enquiries within Specialist Crime and Operations.

[Alice Purjorick]

http://news.met.police.uk/news/update-on-the-investigation-into-the-disappearance-of-madeleine-mccann-135459

Mr and Mrs McCann said: "We would like to thank all the staff from Operation Grange for the meticulous and painstaking work that they have carried out over the last four and a half years. The scale and difficulty of their task has never been in doubt.

"We are reassured that the investigation to find Madeleine has been significantly progressed and the MPS has a much clearer picture of the events in Praia da Luz leading up to Madeleine's abduction in 2007.

"Given that the review phase of the investigation is essentially completed, we fully understand the reasons why the team is being reduced.

"We would also like to thank the Home Office for continuing to support the investigation.

"Whilst we do not know what happened to Madeleine, we remain hopeful that she may still be found given the ongoing lines of enquiry. "

The remaining Operation Grange officers will be deployed to other enquiries within Specialist Crime and Operations.

Update on the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann
News   •  Oct 28, 2015 14:49 GMT

Eighteen months ago.

[barrier]

And you base that on what?  For example, what media reports in the last 3 years about this case have turned out to be completely false?

How about imminent arrest for starters,since when as one article printed any where concerning the actual search for Madeleine proven to be correct.European snatch squads? the latest in the last throw of the dice again this time a supposed worker or ex worker or  maybe not but some one needs to be questioned, where from the offices at SY yard,its all made up since DCI Wall took over there has been silence from her,OG aren't telling any one diddly squat.

[Alfie]

How about imminent arrest for starters,since when as one article printed any where concerning the actual search for Madeleine proven to be correct.European snatch squads? the latest in the last throw of the dice again this time a supposed worker or ex worker or  maybe not but some one needs to be questioned, where from the offices at SY yard,its all made up since DCI Wall took over there has been silence from her,OG aren't telling any one diddly squat.

Sorry, hard to read and understand that post above. The papers reported imminent arrests shortly prior to a number of people being made arguidos did they not?  So - apart from the terminology ("arrests" is more attention grabbing than "made arguidos" in UK paper headlines) what did they get wrong?

[barrier]

Sorry, hard to read and understand that post above. The papers reported imminent arrests shortly prior to a number of people being made arguidos did they not?  So - apart from the terminology ("arrests" is more attention grabbing than "made arguidos" in UK paper headlines) what did they get wrong?

So is being made arguido an arrest?

[barrier]

Sorry, hard to read and understand that post above. The papers reported imminent arrests shortly prior to a number of people being made arguidos did they not?  So - apart from the terminology ("arrests" is more attention grabbing than "made arguidos" in UK paper headlines) what did they get wrong?

What have they got right in the search for Madeleine in the last three years? there is nothing but silence from OG,the last words were attributed to one DCI Duthie where he told us that they still did not have a full understanding of what happened,April 2016.This last supposed throw of the dice,have Grange called for any help from the public like with the supposed Smithman e-fits? no is the answer he's/she's out in Portugal twiddling their thumbs waiting,believe that and you'll believe any thing.

[Alfie]

So is being made arguido an arrest?

They were brought in for questioning, same difference.

[Alfie]

What have they got right in the search for Madeleine in the last three years? there is nothing but silence from OG,the last words were attributed to one DCI Duthie where he told us that they still did not have a full understanding of what happened,April 2016.This last supposed throw of the dice,have Grange called for any help from the public like with the supposed Smithman e-fits? no is the answer he's/she's out in Portugal twiddling their thumbs waiting,believe that and you'll believe any thing.

I'm looking for evidence of patently false reporting - got any?

[barrier]

So is being made arguido an arrest?

They were brought in for questioning, same difference.

So following that logic the McCann left Portugal whilst still being under arrest?

[barrier]

I'm looking for evidence of patently false reporting - got any?

If there is no truth to be corroborated form the stories what else are they?

[Mr Gray]

What have they got right in the search for Madeleine in the last three years? there is nothing but silence from OG,the last words were attributed to one DCI Duthie where he told us that they still did not have a full understanding of what happened,April 2016.This last supposed throw of the dice,have Grange called for any help from the public like with the supposed Smithman e-fits? no is the answer he's/she's out in Portugal twiddling their thumbs waiting,believe that and you'll believe any thing.

the Portuguese have asked them to be silent