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A new lead? The arrest was made around 50 miles east of
where Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007 |
The beach is around 50 miles east of
Praia da Luz, the seaside village
where
Madeleine McCann disappeared in May 2007.
Commander Marques Ferreira said: 'A 48-year-old Englishman was seen
photographing children on the beach at Marinotel in Vilamoura and was
arrested by the Maritime Police.
'We were able to verify the existence of many photographs of children
aged between eight and 15.'
A police source said witnesses claimed 'the man pointed his camera
several times at children who were playing in the sand by the water'.
A Portuguese holidaymaker told newspaper Diario de Noticias: 'When the
police arrived on the beach, they were able to see the man still taking
photos.'
The suspect, who has not been named, was due to appear at a court in the
nearby town of Loule this morning.
Police made him an 'arguido' or formal suspect on Thursday evening
before releasing him on bail. |
