Madeleine McCann Netflix documentary could ‘hinder’ police investigation, her parents claim

'We did not see – and still do not see – how this programme will help the search for Madeleine'

The parents of Madeleine McCann have revealed that they have not participated in the rumoured upcoming Netflix documentary about their daughter’s disappearance for fears the film could “hinder” the ongoing police investigation.

Reports have previously claimed that an eight-part documentary series about the incident will reach the streaming service later this month. Madeleine went missing from their family’s holiday apartment in Portugal on 3 May, 2007.

Responding to the report, Gerry and Kate McCann issued a statement claiming they were asked to participate but declined the offer.

“We are aware that Netflix are planning to screen a documentary in March 2019 about Madeleine’s disappearance,” the family said.

“The production company told us that they were making the documentary and asked us to participate.

“We did not see – and still do not see – how this programme will help the search for Madeleine and, particularly given there is an active police investigation, it could potentially hinder it.

“Consequently, our views and preferences are not reflected in the programme. We will not be making any further statements or giving interviews regarding this programme.”

The McCann family has previously pledged to never give up looking for their missing daughter. After an initial investigation by Portuguese officials came to a standstill, Scotland Yard launched their own, which remains ongoing as another £150,000 was granted to the probe last November.

The upcoming Netflix documentary will reportedly feature interviews with investigators from the case, as well as other key figures.