Madeleine McCann cops ‘find clothing strips and bra strap’ as ‘relevant clue’ stops search & family faces agonising wait

MADELEINE McCann cops have found a “relevant clue” after three days of searching for the missing tot at a desolate reservoir near Praia da Luz. Cops are shipping evidence discovered during the dig for forensic analysis to Germany after they dug holes, searched through the undergrowth and dug holes at the Abrade Dam. PAPolice searching through the undergrowth during the new hunt for Maddie[/caption] PA:Press AssociationMadeleine McCann has been missing since she vanished from Praia da Luz in 2007[/caption] Portuguese media report some of the items found by police include “strips of clothing and plastic objects”. They also reported discovering a “bra strap” during the search. And police dismissed reports that the hunt was sparked for a camcorder and a gun. Scientists are expected to have the initial results of the forensic testing next week – but the full report isn’t expected for months. Madeleine’s family will face an agonising wait as cops continue to try and build a case against prime suspect Christian B. The massive operation was the first of its kind since 2014. German police have said they will release a statement if the searches have not turned up any new evidence. But if there are new clues, the statement will be delayed as they work to build the case.