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Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
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Madeleine McCann search LIVE: Cops focus on dilapidated farmhouse in secluded shrubland as debris carried from site
MADDIE HUNT Madeleine McCann search LIVE: Cops focus on dilapidated farmhouse in secluded shrubland as debris carried from site Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS began the hunt for Madeleine McCann's body today on the Algarve in a "last-throw-of-the-dice," focusing on a dilapidated farmhouse. Officials have been captured carrying out what appear to be boxes of soil and debris from the site among the shrub on the hillside overlooking Atalaia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 A criminal police investigator walks near ruins as the police resumes the search for the body of Madeleine McCann Credit: Reuters 7 Cops have been searching the farmhouse Credit: Solarpix 7 Police are searching scrub land, using radar equipment, around the former home of prime suspect Christian Brueckner Credit: Dan Charity 7 Investigators have been carrying boxes at the site Credit: Dan Charity 7 Madeleine McCann went missing while on holiday with her family in 2007 Credit: PA 7 Christian Brueckner appears in court in Germany last month Credit: Dan Charity 7 The focus of the Madeleine search today fell on a derelict barn where cops were using chainsaws to cut through roots and undergrowth to access the soil. It's currently unclear whether this is the ramshackle cottage convicted paedophile and sole suspect Brueckner used to live - near to the Ocean Club in Praia da Luz where Madeleine vanished in 18 years ago A police theory is the three-year-old or her pyjamas might have been dumped in trenches near the holiday resort. Vans containing Germany's FBI arrived in the area alongside Portuguese authorities this morning, sealing off dirt roads and erecting blue tents by scrubland. They are equipped with ground-penetrating radar that can scan 15ft below the surface. The major search, the first for more than two years in Portugal, is focusing on wells, ruins, and water storage tanks on 21 plots of privately-owned land thought to cover around 120 acres. Brueckner, currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Germany for a 2005 Praia da Luz rape and yet to be formally charged over Madeleine's disappearance despite being named as the sole suspect, is set for release from jail in September. The area was a rat run for prolific thief Brueckner and leads to the property where he raped a US woman in 2005 — for which he is currently in a German jail. A source said: 'It's now or never.' Follow our live blog, below, for the latest news and updates...
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Model ‘pinned down, punched and bitten by abusive ex who threatened to f*** her up in terrifying attack at £1.5m home'
A MODEL was pinned down, punched and bitten by her abusive ex in an attack at his £1.5million home, a court heard. Chloe Othen, 34, had been invited over to Ricky Lawrence's home in Knightsbridge when "all hell broke loose", it is said. Advertisement 7 Chloe Othen was allegedly pinned down and bitten by her on-off boyfriend Credit: Instagram 7 The model told jurors she feared she would die Credit: Central News 7 Ricky Lawrence has denied assault Credit: Dan Charity Jurors heard the Miss Universe finalist was pinned down by Lawrence, who punched and bit her on her legs, arm and shoulder. Lawrence, 33, is also accused of threatening to stab Chloe and her new boyfriend Bora Guccuk, who had called the model during the alleged attack in October 2022. Prosecutor Sheilagh Davies said: "He threatened to stab Chloe and Bora. He threatened that he would assault them and threatened all sorts of things. "That made Bora concerned not only for his own safety but for Chloe's as well." Advertisement Read more news The Old Bailey was told Bora could hear the model screaming "help me, help me" before he managed to contact police. Chloe then managed to escape to the Berkeley Hotel to meet her friend, Alexandra Ivanovic. During her evidence, the influencer said: "I genuinely thought I'm going to die." Chloe later went to hospital where it was found one of the bite marks on her neck had "turned septic", it was said. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Jurors heard a slew of messages were recovered from Lawrence's phone that were sent just before the alleged assault. He told her: 'I'll do everything in my power to f**k you up. "You're a lying little whore, you said you were coming to me an hour-and-a-half ago." The court was told the pair had been in a relationship for around six months between December 2021 and May 2022 but remained "on and off" after it ended. Advertisement Giving evidence, Chloe described their relationship as "narcissistic" adding: "You are addicted to the highs and lows. It is euphoric." She told the court she was left with six bite marks and as a result she needed a tetanus shot and antibiotics. Chloe also described Lawrence as "crazy" and claimed he pursued her while she was at the Cannes film festival and in Mykonos with friends. Whisky merchant Lawrence denies one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Advertisement The trial continues. 7 Chloe had been invited to Lawrence's home when she was allegedly attacked Credit: Instagram 7 She managed to escape to a hotel Credit: Instagram 7 Chloe claimed one of the bites turned septic Credit: Instagram Advertisement 7 She called Lawrence 'crazy' during her evidence Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Brueckner chillingly speaks as new Madeleine McCann search begins…saying he can't wait to savour steak on his release
MADELEINE McCann prime suspect has bragged he can't wait to be freed - so he can have a steak and a beer. In his first interview, convicted paedo Christian Brueckner, 48, told a German broadcaster he was fed-up of being in prison - just as a fresh search for Maddie's body kicks off. Advertisement 9 Brueckner whinged about his life in prison and bragged he can't wait to be free to have a steak and a beer Credit: Dan Charity 9 Madeleine McCann disappeared aged three from the Ocean Club in Praia da Luz where her family were staying in May 2007 Credit: Handout 9 Police officers move a barrier blocking a road as they resume the search for Maddie's body Credit: Reuters 9 German cops are equipped with ground-penetrating radar that can scan 15ft below the surface Credit: Alamy The rapist - who has refused to answer police questions over Maddie - whinged that staying tight lipped means he speaks less than ten words a day. He even claimed he had forgotten how to use his facial expressions. Brueckner told RTL he did not kill Maddie. He also denied the 2005 rape he was convicted of in 2019 and which keeps him behind bars. Advertisement He said: "As I told you, of course, the fact that I have been in prison for many years for something that I cannot have committed and that therefore, through the participation of the media, half the world considers me a cruel rapist." Brueckner was sentenced to seven years behind bars for raping an elderly woman in the Algarve - and is due to be released in September. He is seeing out his sentence in voluntary solitary confinement after being attacked by another inmate, who broke one of his ribs. German prosecutors have been clear they believe he killed Madeleine - but it's now a race against time for them to pin him to the crime. Advertisement Brueckner admits that, if released, he would flee to a country without an extradition treaty with Germany and go into hiding. Philipp Marquort, one of his lawyers, previously said: "If I were him I would leave Europe and look for a state which doesn't extradite to Europe or Great Britain, maybe like Suriname." New Madeleine McCann search launches TOMORROW near villa where she vanished & suspect's house as UK cops issue statement The lawyer also told The Mirror: "I would get a face operation if I were him. I mentioned to him it would be nice for him to change his face or how he looks so that nobody can recognise him anymore." That means that even if evidence linking Brueckner to Maddie's death surfaces further down the line, it may be impossible to haul him back to Germany to face justice. Advertisement Prosecutors have been scrambling to buy time in this knowledge. Their last attempt involved charging Brueckner with insulting a prison guard - a crime in Germany - for which he was found guilty, but only received a suspended sentence, meaning his jail term was not extended. The paedo flashed a chilling smirk on his way out of court when journalists asked whether he killed Maddie. 9 Advertisement 9 German cops pull up to the new search site, where they began scouring on Tuesday Credit: Reuters On Monday, German cops announced they would be launching a fresh dig for Madeleine's body today in Praia da Luz, Portugal, where she vanished from a holiday flat in 2007 aged three. The area has been searched before, but this time the teams are armed with radar technology which can scan 15ft down into the ground. The new search for Madeleine will focus on extensive groundworks that took place at the time she vanished, and last until Friday. Advertisement A source said: 'It's now or never.' This bombshell new search is most important yet By Rob Pattinson, Senior District Reporter AFTER the airing of our exclusive investigation it quickly became clear - very few people had any idea over the extent of what the convicted paedophile and rapist might be capable of. Despite denying any involvement in Maddie's disappearance, we need to remind ourselves, he is currently on course to walk free in September - in a matter of some 15 weeks. And THAT is why the development of this new search in Portugal must be welcomed. No dig for the remains of a child can not should ever be greeted with happiness. Of course not. The plight of Maddie is heartbreaking for us all - nevermind how impossible it must be for her dedicated family to consider. But justice must be done in such appalling circumstances, mustn't it? Click here to find out why this search is the most important so far. A police theory is the three-year-old or her pyjamas might have been dumped in trenches near the Ocean Club in Praia da Luz where her family were staying in May 2007. At least 30 agents from Germany's FBI — the BKA — acting on a tip-off arrived in the Portuguese resort on Monday. The search area will include a cottage half a mile away used by Brueckner and nearby scrubland. Advertisement A Sun investigation released last month uncovered a raft of evidence found at Brueckner's lair found by the German police. A range of disturbing items show Brueckner's obsession with young kids. 9 Children's toys and bikes were found at the suspect's lair Credit: Dan Charity 9 Hidden hard drive with photos taken in Portugal, which convinced police Madeleine died soon after vanishing Credit: Dan Charity Advertisement 9 Cops found 75 youngsters' swimming costumes at childless Brueckner's bolthole in Neuwegersleben Children's clothes and toys were found at the paedophile rapist's abandoned den, plus masks, chemicals and guns. There was also a hard-drive of pictures, which German investigators continue to keep secret, that is believed to indicate why they are sure Madeleine is dead. Much of the newly uncovered evidence was found by chance at a disused factory Brueckner bought for £20,000 in 2008, a year after Madeleine vanished. Advertisement In 2016 a dog ran on to the property and appeared to find a grave. Local cops then discovered Brueckner's dead dog - but underneath was a wallet with six USB sticks and two memory cards. They contained highly disturbing material — and 100 cops launched a full search of the compound in Neuwegersleben, central Germany.
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Brueckner chillingly speaks as new Madeleine McCann search begins…saying he can't wait to savour steak on his release
MADELEINE McCann prime suspect has bragged he can't wait to be freed - so he can have a steak and a beer. In his first interview, convicted paedo Christian Brueckner, 48, told a German broadcaster he was fed-up of being in prison - just as a 9 Brueckner whinged about his life in prison and bragged he can't wait to be free to have a steak and a beer Credit: Dan Charity 9 Madeleine McCann disappeared aged three from the Ocean Club in Praia da Luz where her family were staying in May 2007 Credit: Handout 9 Police officers move a barrier blocking a road as they resume the search for Maddie's body Credit: Reuters 9 German cops are equipped with ground-penetrating radar that can scan 15ft below the surface Credit: Alamy The rapist - who has refused to answer police He even claimed he had forgotten how to use his facial expressions. Brueckner told He also denied the 2005 rape he was convicted of in 2019 and which keeps him behind bars. read more on Maddie He said: "As I told you, of course, the fact that I have been in prison for many years for something that I cannot have committed and that therefore, through the participation of the media, half the world considers me a cruel rapist." Brueckner was sentenced to seven years behind bars for raping an elderly woman in the Algarve - and is He is seeing out his sentence in voluntary solitary confinement after being attacked by another inmate, who broke one of his ribs. German prosecutors have been clear they Most read in The Sun Brueckner admits that, if released, Philipp Marquort, one of his lawyers, previously said: "If I were him I would leave Europe and look for a state which doesn't extradite to Europe or Great Britain, maybe like Suriname." New Madeleine McCann search launches TOMORROW near villa where she vanished & suspect's house as UK cops issue statement The lawyer also told That means that even if evidence linking Brueckner to Maddie's death surfaces further down the line, it may be impossible to haul him back to Germany to face justice. Prosecutors have been scrambling to buy time in this knowledge. Their last attempt involved charging Brueckner with insulting a prison guard - a crime in Germany - for which he was found guilty, but only received a suspended sentence, meaning his jail term was not extended. The paedo 9 9 German cops pull up to the new search site, where they began scouring on Tuesday Credit: Reuters On Monday, German cops announced they would be launching a fresh dig for Madeleine's body today in Praia da Luz, Portugal, where she vanished from a holiday flat in 2007 aged three. The area has been searched before, but this time the teams are armed with radar technology which can scan 15ft down into the ground. will focus on extensive groundworks that took place at the time she vanished , and last until Friday. A source said: 'It's now or never.' This bombshell new search is most important yet By Rob Pattinson, Senior District Reporter AFTER the airing of our exclusive investigation it quickly became clear - very few people had any idea over the extent of what the convicted paedophile and rapist might be capable of. Despite denying any involvement in Maddie's disappearance, we need to remind ourselves, he is currently on course to walk free in September - in a matter of some 15 weeks. And THAT is why the development of No dig for the remains of a child can not should ever be greeted with happiness. Of course not. The plight of Maddie is heartbreaking for us all - nevermind how impossible it must be for her dedicated family to consider. But justice must be done in such appalling circumstances, mustn't it? A police theory is the three-year-old or her pyjamas might have been dumped in trenches near the where her family were staying in May 2007. At least 30 agents from Germany's FBI — the BKA — acting on a tip-off arrived in on Monday. The search area will include a cottage half a mile away used by and nearby scrubland. A Sun investigation released last month uncovered a raft of evidence found at Brueckner's lair found by the German police. A range of disturbing items show Brueckner's obsession with young kids. 9 Children's toys and bikes were found at the suspect's lair Credit: Dan Charity 9 Hidden hard drive with photos taken in Portugal, which convinced police Madeleine died soon after vanishing Credit: Dan Charity 9 Cops found 75 youngsters' swimming costumes at childless Brueckner's bolthole in Neuwegersleben Children's clothes and toys were found at , plus masks, chemicals and guns. There was also a hard-drive of pictures, which German investigators continue to keep secret, that is believed to indicate Much of the newly uncovered evidence was found by chance at in 2008, a year after Madeleine vanished. In 2016 a dog ran on to the property and Local cops then discovered Brueckner's dead dog - but underneath They contained highly disturbing material — and 100 cops launched a TIMELINE OF EVENTS Here's a timeline of the case which has gripped the world. May 3, 2007 January 15, 2016 Neighbour reports a possible 'grave' at Brueckner's abandoned factory in East Germany. Cops find disturbing February 16, 2016 Christian Brueckner is convicted for abusing a girl of five in a park after images found on his laptop. He was sentenced to 15-months behind bars but was already on the run by then. May 3, 2017 Around this time, He reports an alleged confession by Christian Brueckner. September 27, 2018 On-the-run Christian Brueckner is arrested over outstanding drugs claims in Italy. He is extradited to Germany the following year. December 16, 2019 Christian Brueckner was convicted, in Germany, for the 2005 rape of an American woman in Praia da Luz, Portugal, after his DNA was matched to a hair found on her bed. He was sentenced to seven years behind bars. June 4, 2020 German prosecutors reveal to the world they have a suspect in custody under investigation for the abduction of Madeleine McCann. For the first time they claim German media later name him as June 23, 2023 In his first interview, witness Helge B alleges to German newspaper Bild that Christian Brueckner all-but-confessed the Madeleine abduction to him, by allegedly saying 'she didn't scream' as they talked about the case, at a music festival, in Spain. February 16, 2024 Brueckner goes on trial accused of none-McCann allegations of rape and sex assault, in Braunschweig, Germany. Prosecutors hope for a conviction to keep him behind bars permanently and lead to McCann charges. October 8, 2024 Prosecutors launch an appeal, however. Decision pending. September 17, 2025 Date on which Prosecutors require an arrest warrant for a retrial over claims from last year - or over the McCann case.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
New Madeleine McCann search to start TOMORROW near where she was last seen – and top suspect Christian Brueckner's house
The last searches happened in 2023 MADDIE BOMBSHELL New Madeleine McCann search to start TOMORROW near where she was last seen – and top suspect Christian Brueckner's house Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FRESH police searches are due to start tomorrow near the spot where missing toddler Madeleine McCann was last seen. German police are said to have requested the searches, expected to take place between Praia da Luz where the three-year-old vanished on May 3, 2007, and a house near the holiday resort where principal suspect Christian Brueckner used to live. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Madeleine McCann went missing while on holiday with her family in 2007 Credit: PA 2 Christian Brueckner appears in court in Hermany last month Credit: Dan Charity They will be the first in Portugal for more than two years following a near-week-long operation involving local and German cops at a remote dam a 40-minute-drive from Praia da Luz. The searches in May, 2023, at Arade Dam, described at the time as Brueckner's "little paradise", came to nothing. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Read more on world news LOVE MACHINE I got sex doll to stop me cheating…now I own 6 but have strict rule with wife Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
