In pictures: Search for Mikaeel Kular in Edinburgh
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Hundreds of people have joined the search for missing three-year-old Mikaeel Kular in Edinburgh

Volunteers gathered at the North Neighbourhood Centre in West Pilton Gardens

Shoreline searches were being carried out at Cramond

Police launched a search for the three-year-old on Thursday morning. He has not been seen since his mother put him to bed the previous evening.

Police used dogs to search gardens and bushes in the surrounding area

Forensic officers work on an entrance door to the block of flats where Mikaeel lives

The toddler's jacket and shoes were missing from his home and police were looking into whether he might have left of his own accord

Local people were urged to search wheelie bins and out-buildings

Members of a mountain rescue team joined the search of local gardens for the missing three-year-old

Police say they "remain optimistic" but are becoming "deeply concerned" for Mikaeel as time passes
- Published17 January 2014
- Published16 January 2014
- Published16 January 2014