After four months of doubt and suspicion surrounding Kate and Gerry McCann, the official fightback has swung into action. Lawyers for the couple have drawn up a dossier which they claim demolishes the so-called case against them. And a source close to the family said there were only two pieces of evidence - both of which he described as "pathetic".The McCanns have been forced to remain silent because of strict Portuguese secrecy laws since they were named as suspects over their daughter Madeleine's disappearance.
But yesterday the former Government official named as their new spokesman spoke of his belief in them and claimed they were "the innocent victims of a heinous crime".
At the same time, Portuguese sources said detectives were preparing to fly to Britain to hand-deliver a letter asking for fresh action against the McCanns by Leicestershire police. This is thought to be a request for the couple and their holiday friends to be reinterviewed. One unconfirmed report claimed that three detectives were already on their way. (Daily Mail)
