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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.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, 33, is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Rosdeep Kular, 33, is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later, police said, at which point the charges against her will be made public.
Court later, police said, at which point the charges against her More than 200 volunteers joined police and other agencies searching for the little boy after he went missing from his home in Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh, on Thursday.
will be made public. His remains were found shortly before midnight on Friday, in an area of woodland behind a house in Kirkcaldy, Fife where Ms Kular and her five children used to live.
More than 200 volunteers joined police and other agencies Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham announced late on Saturday that a 33-year-old woman, widely reported to be Ms Kular, had been arrested and charged.
searching for the little boy after he went missing from his home in He said: “During the course of today, the investigation into the disappearance of Mikaeel Kular has continued at pace.
Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh, on Thursday. “Following formal identification, I can now confirm that a 33-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with Mikaeel's death.
His remains were found shortly before midnight on Friday, in an “The woman is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.”
area of woodland behind a house in Kirkcaldy, Fife where Ms Kular
and her five children used to live.
Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham
announced late on Saturday that a 33-year-old woman, widely
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.”
A major police investigation was launched to trace Mikaeel when A major police investigation was launched to trace Mikaeel when his mother said the family awoke at 7.15am on Thursday morning to find the child missing.
his mother said the family awoke at 7.15am on Thursday morning to Ms Kular told police Mikaeel was last seen when she put him to bed at about 9pm on Wednesday.
find the child missing. 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.
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 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.”
Rosdeep Kular’s sister. She told the Sunday People: “We're 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.
devastated. I'm with the kids… We’ve just lost him.” He said: “I would like to thank all the public and the police for the search, which sadly turned out to be a futile.”
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
Mr Graham also thanked the volunteers and agencies Mr Graham also thanked the volunteers and agencies who provided “overwhelming public assistance” to Police Scotland during the course of their investigation.
who provided “overwhelming public assistance” to Police Scotland More than 500 calls were made to a dedicated phone line set up in the wake of Mikaeel's disappearance.
during the course of their investigation. A number of floral tributes, soft toys and candles have been placed at a small park near Mikaeel's home
More than 500 calls were made to a dedicated phone line set up 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.
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
There was a large queue to get into the church well There was a large queue to get into the church well in advance of the service. The crowds ultimately filled the 300-capacity building and an extra overflow room.
in advance of the service. The crowds ultimately filled the 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.
300-capacity building and an extra overflow room. At the end of the gathering, all those who had attended exited carrying the remains of candles they had been holding during the service.
Men, women and children of all ages attended the memorial 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.
gathering. Some very young children clutched soft toys while a A force spokesman said: “Officers arrested the 26-year-old Heanor man this morning on suspicion of committing a racially aggravated public order offence.
handful of people held lanterns. “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.
At the end of the gathering, all those who had attended exited “The man was questioned and released on police bail while the Crown Prosecution Service considers the case.”
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 mediaPolice arrested two men over alleged offences in relation to posts on social media
Police Scotland confirmed a 19-year-old man had also 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.
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.He has since been bailed while enquiries continue.
A force spokesman said, in both cases, the remarks made online A force spokesman said, in both cases, the remarks made online were reported to police by concerned members of the public.
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.
He added that officers from Police Scotland then liaised with Chief Supt Mark Williams, Police Scotland Edinburgh divisional commander, said: “Any reports of racist, offensive or abusive comments made online will be thoroughly investigated.
colleagues from Hampshire Constabulary and Derbyshire Constabulary “If you commit an offence, we will investigate it and you will be prosecuted.”
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 PAAdditional reporting by PA