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Mikaeel Kular search: Hunt goes on through the night Mikaeel Kular search: Hunt goes on through the night
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Family, neighbours and the emergency services have searched through the night for a three-year-old boy who has been missing since Wednesday evening.Family, neighbours and the emergency services have searched through the night for a three-year-old boy who has been missing since Wednesday evening.
Mikaeel Kular was last seen when his mother put him to bed in his home in Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh.Mikaeel Kular was last seen when his mother put him to bed in his home in Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh.
A nearby community centre has been kept open as a meeting point for people who have offered to help the search.A nearby community centre has been kept open as a meeting point for people who have offered to help the search.
The charity Missing People will be showing Mikaeel's face on big screens in public places such as rail stations.The charity Missing People will be showing Mikaeel's face on big screens in public places such as rail stations.
Police urged anyone with information to telephone the 0300 200 0200 number and asked local residents to check their gardens, sheds, parks and lock-ups.Police urged anyone with information to telephone the 0300 200 0200 number and asked local residents to check their gardens, sheds, parks and lock-ups.
Police Scotland said that more than 100 people have already called the hotline.Police Scotland said that more than 100 people have already called the hotline.
Specialist teams are on standby and ready to act on any significant information provided, they added.Specialist teams are on standby and ready to act on any significant information provided, they added.
A police helicopter, sniffer dogs, coastguard and lifeboat teams have all been involved in the ongoing search.A police helicopter, sniffer dogs, coastguard and lifeboat teams have all been involved in the ongoing search.
The temperature dropped to around 3C in Edinburgh on Thursday night.The temperature dropped to around 3C in Edinburgh on Thursday night.
Overnight, police issued a photograph showing the boy in the coat he was believed to be wearing when he disappeared - a beige hooded jacket with grey fur-lined hood.Overnight, police issued a photograph showing the boy in the coat he was believed to be wearing when he disappeared - a beige hooded jacket with grey fur-lined hood.
He may also have been wearing black gloves with multi-coloured fingers, dark navy blue jogging bottoms, a grey pyjama top featuring an embroidered turquoise dinosaur on the chest and brown Clark shoes with two Velcro straps.He may also have been wearing black gloves with multi-coloured fingers, dark navy blue jogging bottoms, a grey pyjama top featuring an embroidered turquoise dinosaur on the chest and brown Clark shoes with two Velcro straps.
He is 3ft tall and has a faded scar on the bridge of his nose and a sore on the left side of his mouth.He is 3ft tall and has a faded scar on the bridge of his nose and a sore on the left side of his mouth.
Police Scotland said on Thursday there was no evidence to suggest criminality at the moment, but officers were "keeping an open mind."Police Scotland said on Thursday there was no evidence to suggest criminality at the moment, but officers were "keeping an open mind."
Earlier Supt Liz McAinsh thanked the local community for their support and assistance, urging "anyone who thinks they may know where Mikaeel is to get in touch if they haven't done so already." Mikaeel has not been seen since he was put to bed at 21:00 on Wednesday night. His mother reported him missing at 07:15 on Thursday.
She confirmed there had been no sightings of the missing boy, and no signs of a door being left open in the property. Supt Liz McAinsh renewed the appeal for information, urging anyone who may have seen Mikaeel to contact police.
She was not aware of anyone else having access to the flat, she said. "Significant Policing resources were deployed throughout the night but there is still no trace of Mikaeel," she said.
Responding to reporters' questions on Thursday night Supt McAinsh said Mikaeel would have been capable of opening doors and leaving the house by himself. "There has been a fantastic response from the public with the dedicated phone number, which we issued yesterday, receiving numerous calls. However, we continue to urge anyone who may have information relating to Mikaeel's disappearance or current whereabouts, who hasn't yet contacted us, to get in touch via 0300 200 0200.
A number of people were helping officers with their inquiries, the officer said, but there were no suspects, and had been no arrests or formal detentions. "As people are awakening again, I repeat our requests for them to be vigilant and check out any area where they see something different or out of place. Also to revisit their gardens, sheds and outhouses - even if they checked them yesterday.
"Today, we are continuing with our search using specialist officers, police dogs and horses and the air support unit."
No suspects
She said the police appreciated the support of the local community.
"Those who are keen to become involved in the search should attend the North Neighbourhood Centre in West Pilton Gardens at 10am where they will be briefed by my colleagues," she said.
"It is a cold January day, so please wear warm clothing and sturdy boots or footwear."
Earlier, Supt McAinsh confirmed there had been no sightings of the missing boy, and no signs of a door being left open in the property.
She said she was not aware of anyone else having access to the flat.
Responding to reporters' questions on Thursday night she said Mikaeel would have been capable of opening doors and leaving the house by himself.
She added that a number of people were helping officers with their inquiries, but there were no suspects and had been no arrests or formal detentions.
Mikaeel, who is British with Asian parents, was at home with his mother and four siblings, including his twin sister, when he was last seen.Mikaeel, who is British with Asian parents, was at home with his mother and four siblings, including his twin sister, when he was last seen.
He normally sleeps in the same room as his twin sister, police said, but was alone on Wednesday.He normally sleeps in the same room as his twin sister, police said, but was alone on Wednesday.
Officers are speaking to "all family members" about the disappearance, including Mikaeel's father, who is understood to be of Pakistani origin.Officers are speaking to "all family members" about the disappearance, including Mikaeel's father, who is understood to be of Pakistani origin.