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The mother of missing Madeleine McCann has appealed to whoever is holding the three-year-old not to hurt her.
Madeleine is believed to have been abducted from the family's holiday apartment in Portugal on Thursday.

Her mother Kate McCann said: "Please let us know where to find Madeleine or put her in a place of safety."

Portuguese police have widened their search to nine miles (15km) from the Algarve village of Praia da Luz.

Mrs McCann, who had asked to speak to the media, said: "We would like to say a few words to the person who is with our Madeleine, or has been with Madeleine.

"Madeleine is a beautiful, bright, funny and caring little girl. She is so special. Please, please, do not hurt her.

Speaking with husband Gerry at her side, she added: "We beg you to let Madeleine come home. We need our Madeleine."

Her final sentence was in Portuguese - "Por favor, devolva a nossa menina" - which means "Please give our little girl back".

Her family confirmed she was wearing white pyjama bottoms with a small floral design and a short-sleeved pink top with a picture of Winnie the Pooh character Eeyore.

The pyjamas, bought in Marks and Spencer last year, had the Eeyore written in capital letters.

Portuguese police say they believe Madeleine is alive.

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