Published Date:
22 May 2009
A CONVICTED paedophile is being investigated in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Briton Raymond Hewlett was staying near Praia da Luz, in Portugal, when the three-year-old went missing in May 2007, according to reports today.
Hewlett has been jailed several times for sexual offences against young girls.
A source close to the investigation said he was wanted for questioning by police forces in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and Leicestershire, as well as by Ireland's gardai.
A picture of the 64-year-old was published today in a national newspaper, which said he was being treated for throat cancer in a German hospital.
Clarence Mitchell, spokesman for Madeleine's parents Kate and Gerry, said Hewlett was a line of inquiry being looked at by investigators working for the couple from Rothley in Leicestershire.
Mr Mitchell said: "The investigators searching for Madeleine are looking into the circumstances surrounding these claims."
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Last Updated:
22 May 2009 9:14 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Madeleine McCann
