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| McCanns asked to revisit Portugal | McCanns asked to revisit Portugal |
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| Madeleine McCann's parents have been asked by Portuguese police to take part in a reconstruction of the night their daughter went missing a year ago. | Madeleine McCann's parents have been asked by Portuguese police to take part in a reconstruction of the night their daughter went missing a year ago. |
| It comes after UK police began re-interviewing seven friends of Gerry and Kate McCann who were with them on the night of her disappearance. | It comes after UK police began re-interviewing seven friends of Gerry and Kate McCann who were with them on the night of her disappearance. |
| The couple's lawyers are considering the reconstruction request. | The couple's lawyers are considering the reconstruction request. |
| Madeleine, of Rothley, Leicestershire, disappeared from a holiday apartment in the Algarve on 3 May last year. | Madeleine, of Rothley, Leicestershire, disappeared from a holiday apartment in the Algarve on 3 May last year. |
| 'Continuing discussions' | |
| Clarence Mitchell, the McCanns' spokesman, has said the couple will not return to Portugal for the anniversary of Madeleine's disappearance if they remain arguidos, or formal suspects. | Clarence Mitchell, the McCanns' spokesman, has said the couple will not return to Portugal for the anniversary of Madeleine's disappearance if they remain arguidos, or formal suspects. |
| Kate and Gerry would very much welcome a Crimewatch-style reconstruction Clarence MitchellMcCanns' spokesman | |
| The couple have always denied any wrongdoing. | The couple have always denied any wrongdoing. |
| On the request for a reconstruction Mr Mitchell said: "Any requests made by Portuguese police via Kate and Gerry's lawyers are covered by Portuguese judicial secrecy and as a result I am not at liberty to discuss any details of any such proposals. | |
| "However, Kate and Gerry would very much welcome a Crimewatch-style reconstruction which is properly broadcast for millions of people to see and could generate important new leads and fresh information. | |
| "It's untrue to say that Kate and Gerry have been called back or summoned back. | |
| "Their lawyers are very much continuing discussions with the Portuguese police and if any such decision is taken to take part, an announcement will be made at the appropriate time." |