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.
Police 'strongly believe' body is Mikaeel Kular
The police officer who announced the news that a child's body was discovered in Fife was visibly moved as he addressed journalists and members of the public.
Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said police "strongly believe" the body to be that of Mikaeel Kular and that his family had been informed of the discovery.
Members of the public gathered at the gasped when the announcement was made while many were in tears and hugged each other.
Mr Graham thanked the hundreds of people who had assisted in the search for the three-year-old and said police would no longer require any help searching.
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Timeline leading up to discovery of boy's body
A timeline of events surrounding the disappearance of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular.
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CCTV and tip-offs: Anatomy of a missing toddler search
What tools and techniques will police be deploying in their effort to reunite Edinburgh toddler Mikaeel Kular with his family?
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Community unites in search for missing Mikaeel Kular
Hundreds of people have gathered to join the search for a missing three-year-old boy who was last seen on Wednesday night.