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Police ignored Maddy claim

A British holidaymaker reported seeing Madeleine McCann at a French campsite. Photo: Getty Images

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Monday March 08 2010

PORTUGUESE police ignored a British holidaymaker who reported seeing Madeleine McCann at a French campsite.

Jane Blakie told British detectives on her return home that a "spitting image" of the missing youngster had stared at her and said "help me" with her eyes.

British police described her as a "credible witness".

Her son Alexander confirmed her version of events.

A report was sent to Portuguese police, but they appear to have done nothing with the information.

Irish Independent

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