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Met police to take on McCann probe Madeleine McCann: Met police to take on investigation
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The investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance is to be taken on by the Metropolitan Police. The investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann is to be taken on by the Metropolitan Police.
Home Secretary Theresa May has agreed to fund the operation after Portuguese police failed to make any progress.Home Secretary Theresa May has agreed to fund the operation after Portuguese police failed to make any progress.
Madeline, from Leicestershire, was almost four when she went missing on holiday from her family's apartment in the Algarve in 2007. Madeleine, from Leicestershire, was almost four when she went missing on holiday from her family's apartment in the resort of Praia de Luz in 2007.
Scotland Yard said her parents, Kate and Gerry, were being kept fully updated on the progress of its work.Scotland Yard said her parents, Kate and Gerry, were being kept fully updated on the progress of its work.
In a statement the Home Office said it "remains committed to supporting the search for Madeleine McCann" and has agreed "to provide the Metropolitan Police with the resources they need to investigate her disappearance."
Documents reviewed
A review into the case by police in the UK discovered new potential leads but the police in Portugal have not reopened the case.
The BBC understands that any investigation by Scotland Yard would need the co-operation of the Portuguese authorities.
Scotland Yard would not comment on the latest development but released a statement saying they are encouraged by the progress they are making.
It said: "We are reviewing a significant number of documents and continue to identify potential lines of inquiry.
"We are in regular contact with Kate and Gerry McCann and they are kept fully updated on the progress of our work.
"We also continue to work closely with the Portuguese police and are actively considering our next steps."