Madeleine McCann suspect 'attacks police outside German supermarket just months after frenzied brawl'
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An urgent probe has been launched after the prime suspect behind the disappearance of Madeleine McCann allegedly attacked German officers outside a supermarket.
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Police say Christian Brueckner, who has not been charged with the toddler's abduction, launched a "physical attack" on officers in the city of Kiel on June 6.The 49-year-old convicted rapist became embroiled in the altercation after taking photos of police officers, according to Der Spiegel.
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The German magazine reported that officers were unhappy at being photographed and ordered Brueckner to hand over his phone.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say After he refused to do so, a scuffle ensued, and "an officer sustained injuries", a Kiel police spokeswoman said.
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The same police force are also probing Brueckner over an alleged brawl with another man earlier this year.
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