Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner has reportedly broken two ribs in an incident as he was being taken to court today.
The convicted rapist and paedophile was taken to hospital in an ambulance after suffering the injuries as he was being taken to court for his first public appearance since he was named as a suspect in the disappearance of the British toddler.
The 43-year-old was due to appear before German judges to apply for parole in relation to a drugs case that he is involved in.
He is currently serving 21 months for drug-related offences and is eligible for release on January 6, having served two-thirds of his sentence.
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