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Saturday, 8 August 2009

Detectives Swamped By Calls

The team searching for Madeleine McCann has received "hundreds of calls" after releasing an e-fit of a woman they want to trace, the family's spokesman says. Mr Mitchell said the team received numerous calls and several possible names for the woman.

"We have had a substantial response overnight, with many hundreds of calls coming in particular from Australia," he said. "I understand many calls have also been made to the Australian police. Some names have been put forward, and all of this information is now being analysed and prioritised by the detectives. They are extremely grateful to everyone who has come forward with information. Where and when appropriate they will of course be liaising with the Australian authorities."

He added the Australian dimension was just one part of the overall investigation the little girl's disappearance and work was continuing on several fronts. (Sky News)