Maddie suspect faces more time in jail on new charges

Paedo 'verbally assaulted guards'

- MARTIN FRICKER & JON CLARKE

THE prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann faces up to another year behind bars after being charged with new crimes.

Christian Brueckner is due in court in Germany next week accused of offences against prison guards. A conviction may dash the paedo's hopes of a September release.

It would be a boost to Madeleine's parents Kate and Gerry, who feared seeing the 48-year-old walk free from prison.

Brueckner, who is serving seven years for rape, is due before Lehrte magistrates next Thursday. Sources say he is accused of aggressive behaviour and "verbal assaults" on jail staff.