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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Annie McCarrick latest as ‘obsessed' businessman chief suspect's ex pals face garda quiz and ‘public row' details emerge
GARDAI are planning to re-interview former colleagues of the businessman arrested over the murder of Annie McCarrick. The Irish Sun can also reveal detectives are examining claims made about 4 Annie McCarrick vanished from Sandymount in Dublin in March 1993 Credit: Collect 4 Searches of the house in Clondalkin, Dublin are still going Credit: GARY ASHE 4 Gardai are hoping to recover evidence that may help their probe Credit: Garrett White - Commissioned by The Sun Dublin The concerns were raised by one of his former associates and later passed to Annie's heartbroken family. Detectives plan to re-interview the suspect's former colleagues and pals after raising concerns about his alibis at the time the One source said: 'A plan is in place to establish the whereabouts of the suspect's former colleagues at the time of Annie's disappearance and reinterview them. Read more in News 'It's possible that through the passage of time that they might recall something that they might have forgotten about at the time. 'There are concerns over the suspect's alibis but any evidence at the moment is just circumstantial. 'One strand is that one of the suspect's former colleagues had concerns about his lack of empathy after Annie's disappearance. 'This person made it clear that the suspect didn't appear to be too grief stricken considering how much he was obsessed with Annie.' Most read in The Irish Sun We also understand that gardai have been made aware of a row the suspect had at a wedding in the weeks after Annie was last seen alive. The source added: 'He had a public row with a relative and gardai are trying to establish if this had anything to do with Annie. Gardai 'committed to uncovering the truth' of Annie McCarrick's murder and disappearance ' 'He had been violent in the past and at the time Annie just wanted to get on with her life.' At present, the search of a house in Clondalkin is ongoing. Gardai are hoping to recover evidence that may lead to the mystery being uncovered. FAMILY KEPT INFORMED Annie's family in the US are being kept informed of any developments in the case. US lawyer Michael Griffith, who represented Annie's later father John, told of his hopes she can be found, adding: 'I continue to hope that this latest strand of the investigation by the Irish authorities can lead to some closure for Annie's family. 'They have been waiting far too long to bring her home and to secure justice. 'They have done fantastic work over the years in keeping her case in the public eye.' 4 Annie's family in the US are being kept informed of any developments in the case.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
German cops break silence on ‘very constructive' Madeleine McCann search as ‘clothes and bones are sent for analysis'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors have said. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was "very constructive". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Madeleine vanished on May 3, 2007, while on holiday with her family in Praia da Luz in Portugal Credit: Collect 3 Officials recently went on a renewed search for DNA evidence in Portugal Credit: Dan Charity 3 Christian Brueckner is believed to be the lead suspect in the girl's disappearance Credit: Getty It comes after it was revealed that eagle-eyed police did find tiny fragments, which they are speculating could have links to Maddie after prime suspect Christian Brueckner, 38, wild camped at the site. The samples have now been sent to Germany for testing amid hopes they could finally reveal the forensic link cops are missing on the case. Watch The Sun's exclusive documentary on the Maddie case here Cops are understood to have found clothes and animal bones during the extensive search through an area known as Brueckner's "rat run". Without evidence pinning it to the convicted German rapist, prosecutors risk not being able to get the arrest warrant they need to keep Brueckner behind bars. The claims were made in the Berlin Morning Post. A source said: 'Several objects have apparently been discovered, which are now being examined in more detail by the police in the laboratory. 'As Portuguese media report, clothing debris and bones were found, among other things. 'The investigators have not officially commented on whether the finds could have anything to do with Madeleine's disappearance but that is clearly their hope.' The search took place around an area of scrubland which is located close to where the British toddler was staying with her parents back in 2007. Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner gloats cops 'will NEVER pin case on me without a body' in sickening letter The little girl was aged just three when she vanished and has never been found since despite extensive searches. German and Portuguese police used JCB-type machines and ground-penetrating radar but found "nothing of consequence". It was reported that animal bones and adult clothing were the only things unearthed - but no traces could be linked to Maddie. This quickly dashed hopes of pinning Brueckner with fresh DNA evidence until the latest developments today. It comes as The Sun uncovered new Maddie evidence in a bombshell documentary. The world exclusive doc lifts the lid on gripping new information and reveals why Brueckner is the prime suspect. Our compelling investigation unveils the horrors found at his abandoned factory lair - and his obsession with small children. Madeleine McCann: Inside the Secret Evidence is now available to watch online for free on our YouTube page. The dossier of overwhelming circumstantial evidence includes exclusive images of kids' swimming costumes, a toddler bike and toys found at his property. We also reveal how cops found a mask, guns and child kidnap stories where Brueckner describes using kidnap chemical ether to take a mum and tot outside a preschool. Our documentary on the police files represents the biggest leap forwards in understanding of the case since German police revealed Brueckner as a suspect in 2020.
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
German cops break silence on ‘very constructive' Madeleine McCann search as ‘clothes and bones are sent for analysis'
THE latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors have said. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was "very constructive". 3 Madeleine vanished on May 3, 2007, while on holiday with her family in Praia da Luz in Portugal Credit: Collect 3 Officials recently went on a renewed search for DNA evidence in Portugal Credit: Dan Charity 3 Christian Brueckner is believed to be the lead suspect in the girl's disappearance Credit: Getty It comes after it was revealed that eagle-eyed police did find tiny fragments, which they are speculating could have links to Maddie after prime suspect The samples have now been sent to Germany for testing amid hopes they could finally reveal the forensic link cops are missing on the case. Cops are understood to have found clothes and animal bones during the extensive search through an area known as Without evidence pinning it to the The claims were made in the Berlin Morning Post. A source said: 'Several objects have apparently been discovered, which are now being examined in more detail by the police in the laboratory. 'As Portuguese media report, clothing debris and bones were found, among other things. 'The investigators have not officially commented on whether the finds could have anything to do with Madeleine's disappearance but that is clearly their hope.' Most read in The Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
M&S confirms major online shopping update after crippling cyber attack
M&S has revealed it's bringing back online shopping after weeks of chaos. The posh supermarket was forced to suspend its online shopping after it was hit by a Advertisement 1 M&S has released this statement today confirming it is bringing back online shopping In a statement today it said shoppers will be able to buy items online again "this week". A section on the M&S website says: "You can now place online orders with standard delivery to England, Scotland and Wales. "Delivery to Northern Ireland will resume in the coming weeks. "We will resume Click & Collect, next-day delivery, nominated-day delivery and international ordering in the coming weeks." Advertisement Read more on M&S In a separate statement, the supermarket said a "selection of our best selling fashion ranges will be available for home delivery to England, Scotland and Wales". "More of our fashion, beauty and home products will be added every day and we will resume home deliveries to Northern Ireland and Click and Collect in the coming weeks," it said. The supermarket added: "Thank you sincerely for your support and for shopping with us." The Sun understands the majority of items are now available on the website and it will be fully operational in the coming weeks. Advertisement Most read in Money The news comes as M&S has spent weeks grappling with the fallout of the cyber attack. Up until now it has not been able to confirm when it would bring back online shopping. All iPhone and Android users must switch on two settings to stop bank-raiding attack – worrying sign means it's too late The cyber attack kicked off over Easter weekend and has been one of the worst to hit the high street in years. M&S was Advertisement Some stores were stripped of staples like bananas and Colin the Caterpillar cakes , while meal deals were pulled in some branches. The attack has caused a £300million blow to profits and Security experts have blamed notorious cyber gang Timeline of the attack Saturday, April 19: Initial reports emerge on social media of problems with contactless payments and click-and-collect services at M&S stores across the UK. Customers experience difficulties collecting online purchases and returning items due to system issues. Monday, April 21: Problems with contactless payments and click-and-collect persist. Tuesday, April 22: Disruptions continue. Wednesday, April 23: Despite earlier claims of customer-facing systems returning to normal, M&S continues to adjust operations to maintain security. Contactless payments are initially restored, but other services, including click-and-collect, remain affected. Thursday, April 24: Contactless payments and click-and-collect services are still unavailable. Reports surface suggesting the attackers possibly gained access to data in February. Friday, April 25: M&S Monday, April 28: M&S is still unable to process online orders. Around Tuesday, April 29: Information suggests that the hacker group Scattered Spider is likely behind the attack. Shoppers spot empty shelves in selected stores. Tuesday, May 13: M&S revealed that some Wednesday, May 21: The retailer said disruption from the attack is expected to continue through to July. M&S recently issued an update for customers with gift vouchers following the attack. Advertisement Shoppers had been unable to use their vouchers in the wake of the attack but they appear to be working again now. However the supermarket told customers they wouldn't get extensions of the expiry dates on vouchers due to expire. But in better news for shoppers it confirmed those who missed out on their birthday treat would still be able to get one. People who use the Sparks loyalty card can get a freebie on their birthday but customers were unable to claim them in May because the system was done. Advertisement M&S has said people who were eligible for a birthday treat last month can get them at a later date once the system is fully restored. Which other retailers have been hit by cyber attacks? M&S isn't the only store facing cyber trouble. Co-op was forced to shut down part of its IT system after facing The supermarket said it had "taken proactive steps to keep our systems safe". Advertisement But it was later revealed that the personal data of a "significant number" of its 6.2million customers and former members had been stolen. This included names, contact information, and dates of birth. The retailer told customers that passwords, credit card details, and transaction information were not compromised. Full services resumed on May 14, following the reactivation of its online ordering system. Advertisement Luxury retailer Harrods was also another victim of last month's hacking saga. It told shoppers there was "restricted internet access" due to the attempted breach, which caused difficulties for some customers trying to make payments. What is a cyber attack? A CYBER attack is any deliberate attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to computer systems, networks, or digital devices. These attacks can target individuals, businesses, or even governments, and their motives can range from financial gain to political disruption. Cyber attacks can take many forms, employing various techniques to achieve their malicious goals. Common types of cyber attacks include: Malware: Malicious software designed to damage or gain control of a system. Examples include viruses, worms, ransomware, and spyware. Phishing: Deceptive attempts to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details, often through fake emails or websites. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: Flooding a network or server with traffic to overwhelm its resources and make it unavailable to legitimate users. SQL Injection: Exploiting vulnerabilities in website databases to gain unauthorised access to data. Ransomware: Malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom for its release. Social Engineering: Manipulating individuals into performing actions or divulging confidential information.
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Madeleine McCann cops to scour roadwork trenches near villa & Brueckner's ‘rat run' of paths using radar in new search
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POLICE will tomorrow start a fresh dig for Madeleine McCann's body. Radar will scan 15ft down in Praia da Luz, Portugal, where she vanished from a holiday flat in 2007 aged three. 19 Police will start a fresh dig for Madeleine McCann's body Credit: Collect 19 The search area will include a cottage half a mile away used by the main suspect, German Christian Brueckner, and nearby scrubland Credit: Darren Fletcher 19 Police tents at the scene in Portugal Credit: Solarpix 19 German cops face a race to charge suspect Christian Brueckner. A source said: 'It's now or never.' The new search for Madeleine will focus on extensive groundworks that took place at the time she vanished. A police theory is the three-year-old or her pyjamas might have been dumped in trenches near the Ocean Club in Praia da Luz where her family were staying in May 2007. At least 30 agents from Germany's FBI — the BKA — acting on a tip-off arrived in the Portuguese resort on Monday. They are equipped with ground-penetrating radar that can scan 15ft below the surface. The search area will include a cottage half a mile away used by the main suspect, German-national Brueckner, 48, and nearby scrubland. The area was a rat run for prolific thief Brueckner and leads to the property where he raped a US woman in 2005 — for which he is currently in a German jail. Police were closing dirt roads and putting up tents in Atalaia, next to Praia, this afternoon. The search comes weeks after a Sun and Channel 4 investigation revealed new clues linking Brueckner to the Madeleine case. Chilling moment Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner SMIRKS as he's asked 'did you kill Maddie-' He is due for release in September, has never been charged over the toddler, and denies involvement. Investigators need forensic evidence to charge him. An investigation source said: 'German cops know it is now or never so they need to push ahead with every credible tip they have. 'Following Brueckner's trial last year someone contacted them with theories on where anyone who took Madeleine might have dumped her, or her clothes. 'They told cops about trenches that were dug in Praia at the time Madeleine disappeared — and the house where Brueckner had lived on the edge of the village. 'Of course, all these places have been searched over and over again — but now they have a new weapon in their ground-scanning radar. German cops know it is now or never so they need to push ahead with every credible tip they have Investigation source 'It means they don't need to dig for the sake of it. But as soon as they spot anything of interest they are ready to excavate and check it. 'With time running out they are praying they get a breakthrough.' British cops are said to have no involvement in the searches. It is the first official police action in Portugal since the Arades Dam, around 30 miles from Praia, was scoured in 2023. Unconfirmed reports suggested a tipster had sent images to German detectives of the Praia sites where they believe Madeleine could be buried — or items, such as pyjamas, could have been dumped. The source added: 'Brueckner is still the only suspect and he still maintains silence with German cops. But they have been studying him closely and looking at the way he behaves. 19 German cops are equipped with ground-penetrating radar that can scan 15ft below the surface Credit: Alamy 19 Portugeuse police close dirt roads in the Atalaia area near Praia da Luz where the search will take place Credit: Solarpix 19 Police set up the area for the search in Portugal Credit: Solarpix 19 At least 30 agents from Germany's FBI — the BKA — acting on a tip-off arrived in the Portuguese resort Credit: Solarpix 19 German cops face a race to charge suspect Christian Brueckner Credit: Enterprise 19 Madeleine McCann went missing while on holiday with her family in 2007 Credit: PA 'They think his pattern of behaviour is to return to familiar places after he has committed a crime. 'That's why they want to search his cottage — even though he didn't live there in 2007 when Madeleine vanished.' A well-placed Portuguese source said: 'These will be land searches only. The main objective is to look for any signs of Madeleine's body.' Police have previously placed Brueckner's phone in the area on the night she vanished. A 30-minute call was connected to the device, suggesting he was likely there. The other party to the call has never been detected and Brueckner refuses to answer police questions about it. Following Brueckner's trial last year someone contacted them with theories on where anyone who took Madeleine might have dumped her, or her clothes Investigation source The latest tip-off has been with German cops since last year when he was cleared in a separate rape case. However, the search request has been delayed by red tape. Brueckner lived at the cottage around 2005-06. While he did not live there in May 2007, a Sun investigation revealed a satnav showing he often visited and took bizarre intimate selfies at the site. During the 2023 dam searches, soil samples were taken but no Madeleine clues were found. An earlier June 2014 operation saw British police dig in Praia da Luz and use sniffer dogs trained to find bodies plus ground-penetrating radar. In a smaller operation in July 2020 Portuguese police and fire-fighters searched three wells for Madeleine, whose parents Gerry and Kate are from Rothley, Leics. 19 The house in Lagos, Portugal, where the three-year-old was staying when she went missing Credit: AFP 19 British and Portuguese cops search outside Praia da Luz in 2014 Credit: PA 19 Cops search around the Arade Dam in 2023 Credit: Dan Charity Brueckner is set for release from jail on September 17, with time running out for new appeals and arrest warrants to be granted. Last October, in an unrelated trial, he was cleared of rape and sexual abuse in Portugal between 2000 and 2017. Our recent TV investigation shed new light on his disturbing obsession with children and his potential involvement in the Madeleine case. Among police findings was a hard drive of images reportedly thought to uphold investigators' long-held belief that she was killed. Portugal's Policia Judiciaria confirmed it was complying with a search warrant issued by the Braunschweig public prosecutor's office in Germany. It added: 'This is conducting preliminary proceedings against a German citizen suspected of the murder of British citizen Madeleine Beth McCann, who disappeared from a holiday resort in Praia da Luz on 3 May 2007. 'All the evidence seized by the PJ will, with the prior authorisation of the national Public Prosecutor's Office, be handed over to the agents of the German Federal Criminal Police Service.' German officials did not comment. The Met Police said: 'We are aware of the searches in Portugal and will support our international colleagues where necessary.' 19 Arade reservoir is around 50km from Praia da Luz 19 The house near Praia Da Luz, where German paedophile Christian Brueckner lived Credit: The Sun 19 Cops have previously searched wells near the town 19 Madeleine disappeared 18 years ago Credit: AP 19 Parents Kate and Gerry McCann speak to the press in 2017 Credit: PA 19 Brueckner pictured arriving to court in his prison van Credit: Dan Charity
