Mikaeel disappearance: 'Mother held' after body discovery
ITV News understands that Rosdeep Kular, the mother of three-year-old Mikaeel who was reported missing, is being detained by police after the discovery of a body in connection with the case.
ITV News understands that Rosdeep Kular, the mother of three-year-old Mikaeel who was reported missing, is being detained by police after the discovery of a body in connection with the case.
Police say that there are "deeply concerned" about Mikaeel Kular but stressed that it remains a missing person inquiry. Mikaeel has not been seen for 40 hours since he was put to bed on Wednesday night.
Police said they have checked CCTV from the local area but that nothing significant has been found so far and are following many lines of inquiry.
More than 150 calls have been made to the hotline for those with information.
The number is 0300 200 0200.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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