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Madeleine McCann suspects to be questioned by police Madeleine McCann suspects to be questioned by police
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A number of suspects are to appear at a police station in Portugal from Tuesday in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, sources have told the BBC. A number of suspects are due to be questioned by police in Portugal over the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, sources have told the BBC.
They are expected to attend a police station in the Algarve region. They have been identified as suspects by British police and are expected to attend a police station in the Algarve region "of their own free will".
British police will sit in on the questioning, but only Portuguese officers will ask questions.British police will sit in on the questioning, but only Portuguese officers will ask questions.
Madeleine was three when she went missing in Praia da Luz in 2007.Madeleine was three when she went missing in Praia da Luz in 2007.
'Free will' 'Arguidos'
The suspects are attending "of their own free will". It is unclear exactly how many people will be questioned, but the BBC was told two weeks ago that up to eight people may be quizzed.
All are Portuguese nationals, although some of those being interviewed are Russian born.
They will be made "arguidos" - people of interest - after they meet police.They will be made "arguidos" - people of interest - after they meet police.
The first person will go on Tuesday to a police station in either Portimao or Faro.The first person will go on Tuesday to a police station in either Portimao or Faro.
All are Portuguese nationals, although some of those being questioned are Russian born.
They have been identified as suspects by the British police.
It is unclear exactly how many people will appear, but the BBC was told two weeks ago that up to 8 people may be questioned.
The interviews will take place over two or more days.The interviews will take place over two or more days.
Renewed activityRenewed activity
Earlier in June, Portuguese and British police searched three sites in the Praia da Luz resort, but found no evidence relating to the case.Earlier in June, Portuguese and British police searched three sites in the Praia da Luz resort, but found no evidence relating to the case.
Scotland Yard said at the time that "more activity" had been agreed with Portuguese police and the searches were the "first phase" of a major investigation.Scotland Yard said at the time that "more activity" had been agreed with Portuguese police and the searches were the "first phase" of a major investigation.
The searches were the most significant in the local area since Madeleine went missing seven years ago.The searches were the most significant in the local area since Madeleine went missing seven years ago.
Her parents had been at a restaurant near their apartment when the three-year-old went missing.Her parents had been at a restaurant near their apartment when the three-year-old went missing.
The developments come after the Met launched Operation Grange - a fresh investigation into Madeleine's disappearance - last July.The developments come after the Met launched Operation Grange - a fresh investigation into Madeleine's disappearance - last July.