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Search underway for missing Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kula

Friday 17 January 2014 11:31 GMT

Superintendent Liz McCainsh holds a photo of missing 3-year-old boy Mikaeel Kular who was last seen going to bed at his family's flat, at around 9pm and was discovered missing from his bed by his mother at around 7.15am when the family woke up

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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A house in Kirkcaldy, Fife, believed to belong to Mikaeel's aunt, the sister of his mother, was sealed off by police during the night

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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A small wooded area close to the bungalow in Kirkcaldy has also been cordoned off and was being guarded by police officers

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said the body of a young child was recovered in Fife just before midnight. Forensics were later on site

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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The grim discovery comes after days of desperate searches by hundreds of volunteers. Here a tribute was left outside the bungalow in Kirkcaldy

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Superintendent Liz McCainsh holds a photo of missing 3-year-old boy Mikaeel Kular as part of the extensive search

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Forensic teams check a property during the search for missing three-year-old boy Mikaeel Kular

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Police officers search the Ferry Gait Crescent neighborhood of Mikaeel Kular near his home

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Police conduct a search on Ferry Gait Crescent where Mikaeel Kular has gone missing from his home

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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A police officer stands guard near the home of missing boy Mikaeel Kular

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Members of a Mountain Rescue team prepare to search local gardens for missing three-year-old boy Mikaeel Kular

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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A member of a Mountain Rescue team searches local gardens for missing three-year-old boy Mikaeel Kular

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Members of the coastgaurd search the coastline near Cramond for missing 3 year-old boy Mikaeel Kular in Edinburgh

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Members of the coastgaurd search the coastline near Cramond for missing three-year-old boy Mikaeel Kular

In pictures: The search for Edinburgh boy Mikaeel Kular

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Coastguard officers search the shoreline near Crammond, after three-year-old Mikaeel Kular went missing from his home in Ferry Gait Crescent

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