The father of missing Madeleine McCann has received a standing ovation at an awards ceremony for Britain's bravest police officers.
Gerry McCann thanked officers for their help in the search for his four-year-old daughter and urged them not to give up the hunt.
He wiped away tears after a poignant video of his daughter was shown at the Police Bravery Awards at the Dorchester Hotel in London.
He said he and his wife Kate were now fully aware of the police's "sterling work".
Madeleine was snatched from her bed as she slept in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz on May 3.
Mr McCann told his audience: "Over the past 10 weeks Kate and I have been reminded of what a wonderful job you do.
"The role of our forces is often not appreciated until you really need their help.
"Kate and I would like to thank all of the police officers in the UK that were involved in the operation to find Madeleine for their sterling work."
He also praised the Portuguese police and other forces in countries where Madeleine has supposedly been sighted for their "commitment and co-operation".
Mr McCann said: "It's been 70 days since Madeleine was snatched from her bed as she slept. Each of those 70 days has been unbearable for her family.
No child should be separated from its family in such a way."
He once again praised the "support and kind words" he and his family have received from members of the public, adding: "We will not give up and we will not stop searching for her."
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