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Sophie Robinson

Polish woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann ‘fears for her safety’

Julia Wandelt is on trial at Leicester Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA) - (PA Archive)

A Polish woman who is accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s parents while claiming to be their missing daughter told a court she has concerns for her safety, especially after someone in prison allegedly “slipped something” in her drink days before her trial.

Julia Wandelt, 24, told Leicester Crown Court “someone should finally investigate my claims properly”, because even if she is acquitted of the charge she said she will still not know her identity.

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