The court case has now concluded - here's a recap:

• Julia Wandelt, 24, and Karen Spragg, 61, were both found not guilty of stalking Gerry and Kate McCann
• Wandelt, who claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann, was found guilty of harassment

• Wandelt was sentenced to six months in prison, but she has been in custody since February and so already served the time
• The judge granted restraining orders against both Wandelt and Mrs Spragg, banning them from contacting the McCanns, visiting Leicestershire or publishing any broadcast concerning the family

• Wandelt's order will remain in place indefinitely, or until any further ruling is made, while Mrs Spragg's will be in place for five years
• The McCann family issued a statement after the verdict saying they had "only wanted the harassment to stop" - read more in our last post

We're ending our live coveage but you can read more here.

Mr and Mrs McCann have released a statement following the verdict at Leicester Crown Court today.

The couple said: "Despite the jury's guilty verdict of harassment, we take no pleasure in the result.

"Like most people, we did not want to go through a court process and only wanted the harassment to stop.

"The decision to prosecute was taken by the Crown Prosecution Service, based on the evidence gathered by the police.

"We hope Ms Wandelt will receive the appropriate care and support she needs and any vulnerability will not be exploited by others.

"If anyone has new evidence relating to Madeleine’s disappearance, please pass this on to the police."

Mrs Spragg has left court hand-in-hand with her husband.

She was seen smiling as she walked down the steps at Leicester Crown Court, while holding an umbrella to protect herself from the rain.

The court proceedings have drawn to a close, and a group of reporters and camera crews has assembled on the pavement at Wellington Street opposite the courthouse steps in anticipation of Mrs Spragg leaving court.

Of course, Mrs Spragg will not be able to comment on the case, due to the terms of her restraining order.

Miss Wandelt, however, will be leaving in a prison transport van, as her case is now in the hands of the immigration authorities, who will decide on a possible deportation.

Both women have been banned from visiting Leicestershire as part of their restraining orders.

The pair had visited the McCanns' home in Rothley together, the trial heard.

Mrs Spragg's ban is for five years, while Wandelt's ban is indefinite, or until a further order is made.

Wandelt's phones will be forfeited and destroyed as part of her restraining order, but Mrs Spragg will have her mobile returned, the judge has ruled.

Mr Russell Flint said Mrs Spragg had been acquitted and her mobile phone was "brand new".

The judge has also granted a restraining order against Mrs Spragg.

Mrs Justice Cutts granted the order, which bans Mrs Spragg from contacting the McCanns, for five years.

Turning her attention to Mrs Spragg, Mrs Justice Cutts said: "I'm satisfied she became involved and enjoyed the drama of the situation.

"Mrs Spragg said it herself in interview, she saw Miss Wandelt as the victim and not the McCanns.

"She supported her while indulging in her conspiracy theories."

A restraining order against Wandelt has been granted in relation to the McCanns.

The judge said she posed a "significant risk" of causing harassment to the family in the future.

Trial judge Mrs Justice Cutts addressed Wandelt as she delivered her sentencing remarks.

She said she accepted evidence of Wandelt being abused as a child, adding did "not have an easy childhood".

"But that does not justify the way you behaved," she said.

"It has been confirmed in this case you are not Madeleine McCann. There was not proper or logical basis for this."

Continuing her remarks, Mrs Justice Cutts said: "What you should not have done is behave as you did to the McCanns.

"They too were entitled to leave matters with the police and refuse to engage with you particularly in the sad circumstances they live. they have suffered with the disappearance of their young child for many years.

"Your constant pestering, badgering and eventually attendance at their home address on a dark evening in December was unwarranted.

"You had been properly warned to desist but did not. You continued to contact the McCanns and their friends and, worse still, their children."

Mrs Justice Cutts told Wandelt she "caused distress to both the McCanns, particularly Kate".

Wandelt has been sentenced to six months in prison by Mrs Justice Cutts after being found guilty of harassing the McCann family.

She has been in custody since her arrest in February and the judge said she had already served that time.

All parties involved in the case have been asked to return to Court 2.

Mrs Justice Cutts has left the bench to consider what orders and sentence she will pass.

The court has risen again.

Wandelt has returned to the dock to await her decision.

Mr Duck KC is calling for an order to prevent both Wandelt and Mrs Spragg from contacting the McCann family.

He says the McCanns "have a very real concern this could happen again".

The prosecutor is also calling for them to be barred from discussing the McCanns.

Simon Russell Flint KC, representing Mrs Spragg, says orders should be "proportionate" and "not punitive", adding none of the McCanns have referred to her in their victim impact statements.

As part of a potential restraining order, prosecutors have asked for Wandelt to be banned from entering Leicestershire - where the McCanns live.

The scope of the order, they say, should be indefinite or until another ruling is made.

The defence said the scope of the application was "far too broad".

Judge Mrs Justice Cutts will decide whether to grant or refuse the application.

The details of any restraining orders are still being discussed by the prosecution and defence with the judge, Mrs Justice Cutts.

Although Wandelt "would quite like them back" according to her representative Tom Price KC, her phones will be forfeited and destroyed.

The court has heard she is likely to be deported following today's hearing.

Legal discussions are taking place in court about any possible restraining orders.

Wandelt will return to the courtroom shortly to hear her sentence be passed.

The door has been closed to restrict the noise she is producing from behind the dock.

Isaac Ashe
BBC News, East Midlands

You can hear Wandelt crying from the back rooms as she is brought back towards the Court 2 dock to await her sentence.

Her sobs are almost drowning out discussions in court between the judge and prosecutor Michael Duck KC.

Karen Spragg is now sitting in the public gallery and has been laughing and joking with her supporters.

Karen Spragg has returned to the courtroom but she is now sitting in the public gallery, chatting with her husband and supporters.

She's just joked she might be getting a bottle of champagne.

Court has been called back in ready for Wandelt's sentencing at 12:15.