Police have failed to investigate dozens of possible sightings of missing Madeleine McCann dating back almost two years. Her parents claim detectives have also ignored tip-offs about possible suspects. The case was shelved by Portuguese police in 2008. But Kate and Gerry McCann, both 41, have asked Home Secretary Alan Johnson, 59, to demand that it is reopened. A family pal said: “It is scandalous that police seem to have just washed their hands of this case. (Daily Star)