Karen Spragg could be seen beaming in pictures taken outside Leicester Crown Court, but was unable to speak to the press due to a restraining order imposed by a judge

A woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's parents while befriending another - who was found to have harassed the pair - was seen grinning after her not guilty verdict was read out.

Karen Spragg, 61, from Cardiff, was acquitted today of charges that she stalked Kate and Gerry McCann following a trial at Leicester Crown Court. Spragg was standing trial alongside Julia Wandelt, a 24-year-old Polish woman, with both accused of stalking and harassing the couple.

Ms Spragg could be seen celebrating outside the courthouse as she was cleared of wrongdoing, cracking a broad smile while her friend was taken to prison. READ MORE

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