Body found confirmed to be that of missing boy Mikaeel Kular, his mother has been arrested and charged in connection with his death

The mother of the three-year-old boy whose body was discovered yesterday has been charged in connection with his death.

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by Closer staff |
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Rosdeep Kular, 33, reported Mikaeel missing on Thursday morning after ‘he vanished overnight.’ The last time he was seen was at his home in Edinburgh on Wednesday evening.

After an extensive search- involving hundreds of locals- a body believed to be Mikaeel’s was discovered in Fife, in woodland behind a house belonging to Rosdeep’s sister.

Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham last night gave a statement in which he confirmed a woman had been arrested over Mikaeel’s death.

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.”

Hundreds of neighbours joined the extensive search for Mikaeel
Hundreds of neighbours joined the extensive search for Mikaeel

During the statement, ACC Graham thanked the teams behind the search for Mikaeel, as well as the public for their involvement.

He said: “I would like to again recognise the overwhelming public assistance that Police Scotland have received during the course of this very complex investigation.

“This includes his family and friends, with whom our thought remain. I ask anybody who has information that they feel would assist the investigation contacts the police.”

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