Madeleine McCann: Police seek more funds to keep investigation going
POLICE have asked for more money to keep their Madeleine McCann investigation going.
The McCanns discuss the loss of Madeleine
More than £11 million has been spent on Operation Grange, the probe to find the girl, who vanished aged three from the family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal in May 2007.
Her parents Kate and Gerry McCann, of Rothley, Leicestershire, are said to be encouraged that "there remains work to be done that requires extra funding".
The McCanns have vowed to never give up hope of finding her.
Police is looking to get more funding to help with Madeleine McCann missing case
Kate and Gerry hope the Met request is granted
The couple's spokesman said: "Naturally, Kate and Gerry hope the Met request is granted.
"They are encouraged that there remains work to be done that requires extra funding and they remain very grateful to all Operation Grange officers who are continuing to look for their daughter."
The Home Office has confirmed that the application will be considered.
The McCanns have vowed to never give up hope of finding her
Since 2011, the Met Police have been assisting with the search for clues about what happened to Madeleine, with officers visiting the holiday resort in 2014.
In March, the Home Office granted officers £85,000 to cover "operational costs" to continue with the investigation, between April and September this year.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Funding is in place until the end of September. Any details about future funding will be released when appropriate."