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Madeleine police 'to act in days' Madeleine police 'to act in days'
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Portuguese police say they are expecting to take further action in the case of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann in the next few days.Portuguese police say they are expecting to take further action in the case of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann in the next few days.
Madeleine's parents Kate and Gerry McCann returned to Rothley, Leics, with their other children on Sunday, two days after being named formal suspects.Madeleine's parents Kate and Gerry McCann returned to Rothley, Leics, with their other children on Sunday, two days after being named formal suspects.
The McCanns, both 39, can be recalled to Portugal with five days' notice.The McCanns, both 39, can be recalled to Portugal with five days' notice.
Madeleine disappeared from the family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal's Algarve on 3 May.Madeleine disappeared from the family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal's Algarve on 3 May.
Further resultsFurther results
A Portuguese prosecutor is expected to begin reviewing the evidence in the investigation on Monday.A Portuguese prosecutor is expected to begin reviewing the evidence in the investigation on Monday.
BBC correspondent Alison Roberts in Portugal said that the further moves detectives intend to make shortly could be interviews or other inquiries.BBC correspondent Alison Roberts in Portugal said that the further moves detectives intend to make shortly could be interviews or other inquiries.
Statement in full Emotional homecoming In Pictures: McCanns returnStatement in full Emotional homecoming In Pictures: McCanns return
Media reports, unconfirmed by police, have said that Portuguese officers have been preparing to make searches.Media reports, unconfirmed by police, have said that Portuguese officers have been preparing to make searches.
They are still awaiting further results from forensic tests carried out in the UK on samples taken from the McCann's apartment and at least one vehicle used by the family and their friends. They are still awaiting further results from forensic tests carried out in the UK on samples taken from the McCanns' apartment and at least one vehicle used by the family and their friends.
Partial results from these tests triggered a series of events which led to the McCanns being declared formal suspects, or "arguidos" - a status they may hold for eight to 10 months.Partial results from these tests triggered a series of events which led to the McCanns being declared formal suspects, or "arguidos" - a status they may hold for eight to 10 months.
No bail conditions, travel restrictions or charges have been imposed on the couple, who had been questioned separately for more than 24 hours.No bail conditions, travel restrictions or charges have been imposed on the couple, who had been questioned separately for more than 24 hours.
After the family arrived at East Midlands Airport on Sunday, an emotional Gerry McCann said they had returned for the sake of their two-year-old twins, Amelie and Sean, and he appealed for their privacy to be respected.After the family arrived at East Midlands Airport on Sunday, an emotional Gerry McCann said they had returned for the sake of their two-year-old twins, Amelie and Sean, and he appealed for their privacy to be respected.
Under pressureUnder pressure
He said neither he nor his wife had played any part in the disappearance of their "lovely daughter".He said neither he nor his wife had played any part in the disappearance of their "lovely daughter".
But journalists from across the world are still camped out in their village following their return.But journalists from across the world are still camped out in their village following their return.
The couple told Sunday newspapers that they believed Portuguese police were trying to frame them and put Kate under pressure to confess that she killed her daughter by accident.The couple told Sunday newspapers that they believed Portuguese police were trying to frame them and put Kate under pressure to confess that she killed her daughter by accident.
During an 11-hour interview, detectives suggested to Mrs McCann that traces of Madeleine's blood were found in the family's hire car.During an 11-hour interview, detectives suggested to Mrs McCann that traces of Madeleine's blood were found in the family's hire car.
The family say this is impossible as they did not rent the vehicle until 25 days after Madeleine disappeared.The family say this is impossible as they did not rent the vehicle until 25 days after Madeleine disappeared.
'Spurious evidence''Spurious evidence'
Allan Scott, a lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire's School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences, said cross-contamination needed to be considered.Allan Scott, a lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire's School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences, said cross-contamination needed to be considered.
He said "secondary transfer" of Madeleine's DNA may have occurred and that DNA is "so sensitive" that if two people met in the street and shook hands and then one committed a crime, they could possibly leave the other person's DNA at the scene.He said "secondary transfer" of Madeleine's DNA may have occurred and that DNA is "so sensitive" that if two people met in the street and shook hands and then one committed a crime, they could possibly leave the other person's DNA at the scene.
Mr McCann's sister Philomena said the family were now trying to cope with the intricacies of the Portuguese legal system.Mr McCann's sister Philomena said the family were now trying to cope with the intricacies of the Portuguese legal system.
ARGUIDO/ARGUIDA STATUS Officially a suspectBestowed by police or requested by individualRight to remain silentRight to a lawyerMust report to police every five daysARGUIDO/ARGUIDA STATUS Officially a suspectBestowed by police or requested by individualRight to remain silentRight to a lawyerMust report to police every five days
"They are taking legal advice and trying to work through the maze that is the Portuguese legal system," she said."They are taking legal advice and trying to work through the maze that is the Portuguese legal system," she said.
"It is unbelievable they have been named as suspects, no one believes the Portuguese police."It is unbelievable they have been named as suspects, no one believes the Portuguese police.
"They are assuming on spurious evidence that Madeleine is now dead."They are assuming on spurious evidence that Madeleine is now dead.
"Well, we don't agree with that in any shape or form, and we want the investigation changed round to look for Madeleine alive, as we reckon she is.""Well, we don't agree with that in any shape or form, and we want the investigation changed round to look for Madeleine alive, as we reckon she is."
Due to legal restrictions under Portuguese law, the police are unable to respond to the claims made by the McCanns.Due to legal restrictions under Portuguese law, the police are unable to respond to the claims made by the McCanns.
However, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has said she is satisfied with the way Portuguese police have conducted the investigation.However, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has said she is satisfied with the way Portuguese police have conducted the investigation.