Maddie suspect 'facing another year in prison'

THE prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann faces yet another court case, which could keep him in jail for a further year.

- By Patrick Hill and Rob Hyde

Christian Brueckner was ordered to appear in Oldenburg, Germany, on October 27 on charges of verbally abusing prison guards, weeks after he was convicted of similar offences at another jail, as prosecutors fight to keep him behind bars.

His lawyer Philipp Marquort said: “They're clearly just trying to get him charged and to make sure he stays in jail...to get more time.

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“He’s just accused of calling a member of the prison staff some names. I mean, give me a break.