German suspect Christian Brückner, linked to Madeleine McCann's disappearance, had his arrest warrant lifted in a trial for multiple sexual offenses due to lack of urgent suspicion.

Despite the lifted warrant, Brückner remains in custody until early 2025 for a prior conviction of raping a 72-year-old woman in 2019.

Brückner is accused of three rapes and two cases of child sexual abuse in Portugal between 2000 and 2017.

He is also suspected of kidnapping and killing Madeleine McCann in 2007.

The next court date is set for July 5th, with a verdict expected in the fall.

Brückner is further accused of raping a teenage girl in Portugal.

Madeleine McCann's family recently marked the 17th anniversary of her disappearance and expressed gratitude for ongoing support in their search.