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The mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular will appear in court on Monday in connection with his death. The mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular is due to appear in court today after she was arrested and charged in connection with his death.
Rosdeep Kular is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Rosdeep Kular, 33, is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff
Mikaeel was reported missing from his Edinburgh home on Thursday, prompting a major search operation. Court later, police said, at which point the charges against her
His body was later found around 25 miles away in Kirkcaldy, Fife. will be made public.
On Saturday night, Police Scotland said a 33-year-old woman had been arrested and charged in connection with his death. More than 200 volunteers joined police and other agencies
A major police investigation was launched after Mikaeel was reported missing from his Ferry Gait Crescent home in the Scottish capital. searching for the little boy after he went missing from his home in
Tributes in Ferry Gate Crescent near the home of Mikaeel Kular Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh, on Thursday.
Hundreds of local volunteers joined police and various agencies to hunt for the youngster in north Edinburgh, often in bad weather and cold temperatures. His remains were found shortly before midnight on Friday, in an
Officers found remains, subsequently identified as those of Mikaeel, in Kirkcaldy shortly before midnight on Friday. area of woodland behind a house in Kirkcaldy, Fife where Ms Kular
The body was later removed from a wooded area behind a property in Dunvegan Avenue. and her five children used to live.
Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said: "Following formal identification, I can now confirm that a 33-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with Mikaeel's death. Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham
"The woman is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday." announced late on Saturday that a 33-year-old woman, widely
A police officer stands outside a house thought to belong to a relative of Rosdeep Kular, in Kirkcaldy, Scotland reported to be Ms Kular, had been arrested and charged.
He said: “During the course of today, the investigation into the
disappearance of Mikaeel Kular has continued at pace.
“Following formal identification, I can now confirm that a
33-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with
Mikaeel's death.
“The woman is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on
Monday.”
He also voiced thanks to members of the public and various agencies for the "overwhelming public assistance" Police Scotland received during the course of their investigation. A major police investigation was launched to trace Mikaeel when
More than 500 calls were made to a dedicated phone line set up in the wake of Mikaeel's disappearance. his mother said the family awoke at 7.15am on Thursday morning to
A number of floral tributes, soft toys and candles have been placed at a small park near Mikaeel's home. find the child missing.
Ms Kular told police Mikaeel was last seen when she put him to
bed at about 9pm on Wednesday.
Forensic teams have been working throughout the weekend at the
back of the bungalow some 25 miles away in Fife where the body was
found.
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It is now the home of Pandeep Kular, 37, Mikaeel’s aunt and
Rosdeep Kular’s sister. She told the Sunday People: “We're
devastated. I'm with the kids… We’ve just lost him.”
Dr Bangarpet Krishnaswamy, who is married to Mikaeel's
grandmother, gave an emotional tribute to those who helped search
for the little boy, the Sunday Mirror said.
He said: “I would like to thank all the public and the police
for the search, which sadly turned out to be a futile.”
Police forensic officers searching woodland behind the house in KirkcaldyPolice forensic officers searching woodland behind the house in Kirkcaldy
And around 500 people turned out on Saturday night for a memorial service at Muirhouse St Andrew's Church, less than a mile from the home Mikaeel shared with his twin sister and three other siblings. Mr Graham also thanked the volunteers and agencies
who provided “overwhelming public assistance” to Police Scotland
during the course of their investigation.
More than 500 calls were made to a dedicated phone line set up
in the wake of Mikaeel's disappearance.
A number of floral tributes, soft toys and candles have been
placed at a small park near Mikaeel's home
In Edinburgh, around 500 people turned out last night for a
memorial service at Muirhouse St Andrew's Church, less than a mile
from the home Mikaeel shared with his mother, twin sister and three
other siblings.
People arrive for a memorial service for Mikaeel at Muirhouse St Andrew's ChurchPeople arrive for a memorial service for Mikaeel at Muirhouse St Andrew's Church
Meanwhile, two men have been arrested after allegedly racist comments apparently relating to Mikaeel's disappearance were posted on social media sites. There was a large queue to get into the church well
The two, aged 19 and 26, were released on bail following questioning. in advance of the service. The crowds ultimately filled the
Police Scotland said it liaised with colleagues from Hampshire Constabulary and Derbyshire Constabulary to identify the suspects. 300-capacity building and an extra overflow room.
PA Men, women and children of all ages attended the memorial
gathering. Some very young children clutched soft toys while a
handful of people held lanterns.
At the end of the gathering, all those who had attended exited
carrying the remains of candles they had been holding during the
service.
Meanwhile, Derbyshire Police said they had assisted colleagues
at Police Scotland by arresting a man on suspicion of sending
offensive tweets in relation to the disappearance of the
toddler.
A force spokesman said: “Officers arrested the 26-year-old
Heanor man this morning on suspicion of committing a racially
aggravated public order offence.
“Members of the public in Edinburgh had complained about the
content of some Twitter messages linked to the disappearance of
three-year-old Mikaeel Kular.
“The man was questioned and released on police bail while the
Crown Prosecution Service considers the case.”
Police arrested two men over alleged offences in relation to posts on social media
Police Scotland confirmed a 19-year-old man had also
been arrested with the assistance of Hampshire Police, over remarks
“of a racist nature” allegedly posted to a social media site.
He has since been bailed while enquiries continue.
A force spokesman said, in both cases, the remarks made online
were reported to police by concerned members of the public.
He added that officers from Police Scotland then liaised with
colleagues from Hampshire Constabulary and Derbyshire Constabulary
to identify the individuals responsible for the posts.
Chief Supt Mark Williams, Police Scotland Edinburgh divisional
commander, said: “Any reports of racist, offensive or abusive
comments made online will be thoroughly investigated.
“If you commit an offence, we will investigate it and you will
be prosecuted.”
Additional reporting by PA