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On 12 May 2011 the Metropolitan Police
Service (MPS) announced that, at the
request of the Home Secretary, it had
agreed to bring its particular expertise
to the Madeleine McCann case.
The then Commissioner, Sir Paul
Stephenson, considered the request and
took the decision that on balance it was
the right thing to do. This was subject
to funding being made available by the
Home Office, as this case is beyond the
MPS's jurisdiction.
The Portuguese authorities retain the
lead.
While the MPS will not provide a running
commentary on its involvement, known as
Operation Grange, it is felt appropriate
to make the remit available to the
public and it is available in the
related publications. |
