HE'S OFF AGAIN, INSULTING MEMBERS AND THE POLICE

Bennett: We all want those who perpetrated the awful crime of responsibility for the disappearance of Madeleine McCann to be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted, sentenced and duly punished for one of the most notorious crimes of the century.

The person put in overall charge of Operation Grange was Det Chief Supt Hamish Campbell, a man whose greatest claim to fame was bungling, whether by accident or design, the investigation into the killing of Jill Dando. He prosecuted an innocent man and sent him to jail for years. This man put Redwood in charge of the day-to-day running of Grange. We have endured three years of the most bizarre investigation imaginable, with much-publicised hype about 'drawing things back to zero', 'revelation moments' trumpeted in press and media trailers (and on a programme watched by 6.7 million people), and always making sure there are plenty of photographers around to send pictures back to the British mainstream media. Not to mention dozens of clearly-authorised leaks about innumerable suspects and 'persons of interest'.

Into his shoes steps an officer who has accepted (as far as we know) the original given remit which is 'to investigate Madeleine's abduction', then we find out that she speaks about conscioulsy painting her nails to impress - and has given a long interview to Vogue -what has this to do with serious policing?

And we are not allowed to comment, ShuBob?

We must 'give her a chance' if we are 'true justice-seekers'?

Like you, you mean?

Also, I find it grossly distasteful the manner in which DCI Wall has been spoken of by some. Yet they're up in arms when so-called 'pros' use derogatory words against forum members. Give the woman a chance if you are a true justice-seeker.

@ Tony - thank you for your replies. I can see in part where you are coming from with regard to your list of events - yes it seems as if they are whitewashing - and yes an awful lot of money spent.

But your statement " I do NOT expect the police to give a running commentary, but when they do speak, they should not lie." ............ is where we part company - I think it`s OK for them to lie if that`s what`s necessary to catch a murderer and they do not have to justify it.

As it happens I still think it`s more likely a whitewash but your tone I find harsh and rather superior particularly when referring to DCI Wall - you were unnecessarily derogatory about her.

As I said your expertise will be needed IF and when the MET`s conclusions are published (if they ever are).