Met police ‘seek UK trial’ for Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner | 5 News

► The Met Police reportedly want the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann to stand trial in the UK - but German law prevents the extradition of its citizens to non-EU countries. According to reports on Tuesday, the Met is pressing ahead with plans to charge German national Christian Brueckner, nearly 20 years after the missing Brit’s disappearance shocked the world. The 48-year-old convicted sex offender and rapist could stand trial if the Crown Prosecution Service can authorise charges. The Met has not officially commented on the reports. If Berlin rejects the request, the Met reportedly wants Germany or Portugal to issue fresh charges against him. Next year marks 20 years since Maddie went missing while on holiday with her parents and siblings in Portugal on 3 May, 2007. ► Have you subscribed to 5 News?: http://bit.ly/5NewsSub ► Follow 5 News on Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news - https://twitter.com/5_News Message us on Facebook to share your opinion - https://www.facebook.com/c5News See our latest pictures and videos on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/c5news/ ► About 5 News: We bring you the stories that matter to you, from around the world and across the UK. 🎥 We post daily playlists with the biggest news of the day, interviews, special reports and investigations. 📺 Catch us on TV on Channel 5 every weekday 5-6pm 📱 Get in touch with us on WhatsApp at +44 7555 500 501 🎧 Listen to "How Did We Get Here? Explaining The News" wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/how-did-we-get-here-explaining-the-news Our flagship, hour-long programme at 5pm is watched on Channel 5 by up to a million viewers, with regular news updates throughout the day. ITN changed the TV news landscape when it launched 5 News in 1997, producing Five News for nine years before winning the contract to supply news to Channel 5 again from 2012.