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| Mikaeel Kular's mother Rosdeep Kular makes no plea as she appears in court charged with her son's murder | |
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| The mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular has appeared in court today charged with the boy's murder, prosecutors said. | The mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular has appeared in court today charged with the boy's murder, prosecutors said. |
| Rosdeep Kular, 33, was also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice, and just before 4pm attended a brief private hearing before Sheriff Frank Crowe at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. | Rosdeep Kular, 33, was also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice, and just before 4pm attended a brief private hearing before Sheriff Frank Crowe at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. |
| Ms Kular, who was charged under her married name of Adekoya, made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody following the hearing. | Ms Kular, who was charged under her married name of Adekoya, made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody following the hearing. |
| Mikaeel Kular went missing from his home in Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh, on Thursday, and more than 200 volunteers joined police and other agencies searching for the little boy. | Mikaeel Kular went missing from his home in Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh, on Thursday, and more than 200 volunteers joined police and other agencies searching for the little boy. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham announced late on Saturday that a 33-year-old woman, now confirmed to be Ms Kular, had been arrested and charged. | Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham announced late on Saturday that a 33-year-old woman, now confirmed 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. | 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.” | “Following formal identification, I can now confirm that a 33-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with Mikaeel's death.” |
| 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. | 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. |
| Ms Kular had told police Mikaeel was last seen when she put him to bed at about 9pm on Wednesday. | Ms Kular had told police Mikaeel was last seen when she put him to bed at about 9pm on Wednesday. |
| Forensic teams worked throughout the weekend at the back of the bungalow some 25 miles away in Fife where the body was found. | Forensic teams worked 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.” | 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. | 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.” | 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 Kirkcaldy | Police forensic officers searching woodland behind the house in Kirkcaldy |
| Mr Graham also thanked the volunteers and agencies who provided “overwhelming public assistance” to Police Scotland during the course of their investigation. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 Church | People arrive for a memorial service for Mikaeel at Muirhouse St Andrew's Church |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | “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.” | “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 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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.” | “If you commit an offence, we will investigate it and you will be prosecuted.” |
| Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |