Madeleine McCann is set to be charged with the rape of an Irish tour rep. Christian Brueckner has been accused of the rape of Hazel Behan in Praia de Luz, three years before the disappearance of Maddie McCann on May 3, 2007.
Our sister title The Mirror report how German authorities now say they are confident of charging Brueckner in connection with the case by the end of summer.
Hans Christian Wolters, the German prosecutor leading the inquiry, said: "The case against the suspect Christian B for the rape of Hazel Behan is in a good way, and it may be that we can charge him in the next three months.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter.
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