DEVELOPING: McCanns Allege Stalkers Caused Severe Distress in Court

Breaking News: McCanns Allege Stalkers Caused Severe Distress in Court The parents of missing Madeleine McCann, Gerry and Kate McCann, have given emotional evidence in a stalking trial at Leicester Crown Court. The couple alleges that two women, Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg, caused them severe distress by claiming to be their daughter. Gerry McCann broke down in court as he described the impact of the allegations on his family. He told the jury that learning about the claims was "the final straw" for him and his wife Kate. Mrs McCann also gave evidence, describing her fear when the defendants appeared outside their home in December 2022. The trial is ongoing, with both women charged with stalking Mr and Mrs McCann between June 2022 and February this year. The court has heard that the use of a screen to protect the McCanns' identities was "entirely usual" and did not reflect on the defendants. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as the trial continues. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*