BigC Posted January 16, 2014 http://www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/news/2014/january/205836/ Seemingly snatched from his bed. No picture yet, but hopefully it'll be added to that article. Worth a share in FB. No apologies for posting in the terrace where it'll get more views. Hopefully the kid will be found and the mods can move it into the shed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boy Daniel Posted January 16, 2014 The more people aware of this the sooner he maybe found. Thanks to this post I am now aware of it. Let's hope and pray he's found safe and well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Questy Posted January 16, 2014 Shared this on F/Book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homme Posted January 16, 2014 Fingers crossed the wee lad is found. Get sharing when you can folks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Do The Dance Posted January 16, 2014 Horrible. Hopefully found soon, safe and well, but it doesn't mention snatched from his bed, in that article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sexton Hardcastle Posted January 16, 2014 Horrible situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loveofthegame Posted January 16, 2014 Horrible. Hopefully found soon, safe and well, but it doesn't mention snatched from his bed, in that article. This, bit early to jump to that conclusion. Terrifying though for his family (assuming nothing untoward on their part has gone on...). I have a 3 y/o niece who is capable of opening the front door herself (albeit not if it is locked). Here's hoping the wee man is found safe and sound asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never Let Them Forget Posted January 16, 2014 Horrible times for the parents, just pray the little lad is found safe and well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tams bird Posted January 16, 2014 Helicopter out looking now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabienleclerq Posted January 16, 2014 The article I read said he was wearing beige trousers and a hoody etc but also said he was last seen in bed, think there's more to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted January 16, 2014 The article I read said he was wearing beige trousers and a hoody etc but also said he was last seen in bed, think there's more to this. I hope the wee fella turns up safe and well. From the Forth One website "Mikael is described as three foot tall and possibly wearing a beige hooded jacket, brown shoes and nightwear." I wish people would stop speculating or jumping to their own conclusions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooperstar Posted January 16, 2014 Articles on various news sites now. Sounds a strange one. Hope he is found safe and well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabienleclerq Posted January 16, 2014 I hope the wee fella turns up safe and well. From the Forth One website "Mikael is described as three foot tall and possibly wearing a beige hooded jacket, brown shoes and nightwear." I wish people would stop speculating or jumping to their own conclusions. What conclusions did I draw? I think it's strange he was last seen in bed but the put out a specific set of clothes he may be wearing, Christ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigC Posted January 16, 2014 The "snatched from his bed" seemed to be a premature conclusion, granted. I can only imagine he was in his pyjamas and the clothes described were in his room but are not there any more, meaning they assume he has put them on before leaving, or in a worst case scenario, someone has put them on him. The link above now has a photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redm Posted January 16, 2014 Strange one indeed. Here's a photo without link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
North Berwick Jambo Posted January 16, 2014 Appeal live on sky news now, hope he is found safe and well asap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tams bird Posted January 16, 2014 What conclusions did I draw? I think it's strange he was last seen in bed but the put out a specific set of clothes he may be wearing, Christ. . His coat not where it was ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest C00l K1d Posted January 16, 2014 What conclusions did I draw? I think it's strange he was last seen in bed but the put out a specific set of clothes he may be wearing, Christ. Its probably what he had on last and was lieing around his room. Assuming hes went walkabout i think theyre assuming hes put on his jacket and coat. Theyve only said hes possibly wearing that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armageddon Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) "Last seen going to bed" - I assume he's got up at 9pm and he's been sent back to bed. "Possibly wearing a beige hooded jacket. He may also have on brown shoes, blue jogging bottoms and nightwear." - Again assuming, these are the clothes that are missing. Mum and 4 siblings in the house, search must be on the for the dad. Edited January 16, 2014 by T o p S e c r e t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooperstar Posted January 16, 2014 I read somewhere else that the dad was in the house too. Seen a photo of the flats he lives in, seems unlikely that he would get out of them alone. These places tend to have fairly heavy main doors with locks on them. Can't see that a 4 year old would be able to unlock and open the door at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughesie27 Posted January 16, 2014 I read somewhere else that the dad was in the house too. Seen a photo of the flats he lives in, seems unlikely that he would get out of them alone. These places tend to have fairly heavy main doors with locks on them. Can't see that a 4 year old would be able to unlock and open the door at the same time. Sky News reckon the Dad hasn't been on the scene since he was born. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armageddon Posted January 16, 2014 What I will say is if they expect it to be a parent abduction then they tend not to go to the press and just seek that parent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooperstar Posted January 16, 2014 What I will say is if they expect it to be a parent abduction then they tend not to go to the press and just seek that parent. They also have asked if anyone has seen a boy walking alone and have asked locals to check sheds etc, which suggests they think he has left of his own accord and might be hiding somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redm Posted January 16, 2014 @STVNews: Search for Mikaeel Kular: Witness saw a man in handcuffs being led into the police van in Waterfront Gait http://t.co/pMN75JZovZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughesie27 Posted January 16, 2014 Guy arrested as Redm suggestion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dallas Green Posted January 16, 2014 Hope he is OK. Can't imagine much worse things than waking up and your wee boy being missing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armageddon Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) @STVNews: Search for Mikaeel Kular: Witness saw a man in handcuffs being led into the police van in Waterfront Gait http://t.co/pMN75JZovZ Jesus, Sky News are on the scene, guys going in with forensic type bags, black guy in his early 20's taken away. Guy being interviewed looks like he's been on a lifetime bender! Edited January 16, 2014 by T o p S e c r e t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim Tall Posted January 16, 2014 That doesn't sound good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Posted January 16, 2014 I would be very surprised if the find this lad alive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redm Posted January 16, 2014 Switched Sky News on and it's so bizarre watching them report live from outside blimmin Waterfront Gait. The description of the arrest left a bit of a cold feeling in the pit of my stomach tbh. Loads of officers appear suddenly, a fairly aggressive and very quick arrest made, officers then start closing curtains in the property and put up a cordon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Price Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) I don't know about anyone else, but if I saw a three year old kid roaming about the streets alone earlier than 7:15 I would call the police immediately, if he did go for a wander, SOMEONE must have seen him. Edited January 16, 2014 by Captain Price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim Tall Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) "He is with a witness, Donald Cockburn, who said he saw up to nine police cars suddenly arrive at a first floor flat nearby in Waterfront Gait in Granton. Officers went into the flat at about 11.45am and a man was taken away in a police van, the witness said. "There was a young, black African guy, 18 to -20-years-old, being held by one police officer against the wall. A second police officer came and they took this young guy away. "There were eight or nine cars/vans there, police officers all over the place and what appeared to be CID swarming around the area. They shut the curtains in the first floor bedroom." Edited January 16, 2014 by Nino Brown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Sheldon Cooper Posted January 16, 2014 Boy on Sky News now saying the guy arrested may not have anything to do with the boy's disappearance. Definitely nothing concrete at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redm Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) They're now speculating that the arrest at Waterfront Gait might not even have anything to do with his disappearance, as they stand outside Waterfront Gait broadcasting live to the UK. Edited January 16, 2014 by redm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homme Posted January 16, 2014 Sky News on the ball as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughesie27 Posted January 16, 2014 They're now speculating that the arrest at Waterfront Gait might not even have anything to do with his disappearance, as they stand outside Waterfront Gait broadcasting live to the UK. They have been speculating that it may have had nothing to do with this boy since thye first reported it to be fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armageddon Posted January 16, 2014 Sky now saying they don't think this is connected ... why on earth would Police Scotland commit 8 car/vans at this time. I know Edinburgh still needs policing but can anything come above a missing child? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homme Posted January 16, 2014 Sky now saying they don't think this is connected ... why on earth would Police Scotland commit 8 car/vans at this time. I know Edinburgh still needs policing but can anything come above a missing child? Probably lit a flare at the football or trolled someone on Facebook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sterling Archer Posted January 16, 2014 Sky now saying they don't think this is connected ... why on earth would Police Scotland commit 8 car/vans at this time. I know Edinburgh still needs policing but can anything come above a missing child? He was black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Shin Posted January 16, 2014 Sky now saying they don't think this is connected ... why on earth would Police Scotland commit 8 car/vans at this time. I know Edinburgh still needs policing but can anything come above a missing child? Different police for different crimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Do The Dance Posted January 16, 2014 I would be very surprised if the find this lad alive Eh? It could well be the custody battle thing. Dad takes him away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loveofthegame Posted January 16, 2014 Sky now saying they don't think this is connected ... why on earth would Police Scotland commit 8 car/vans at this time. I know Edinburgh still needs policing but can anything come above a missing child? The kid going missing is obviously awful, but the world goes on - can't expect every police resource available to be committed to looking for him. Admittedly, 8 cars/vans sounds like massive overkill, but we have no idea what the boy was being arrested for... could well be drugs/guns/gangs involved in which case the heavy police presence may well have been required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarneyBattles Posted January 16, 2014 The kid going missing is obviously awful, but the world goes on - can't expect every police resource available to be committed to looking for him. Admittedly, 8 cars/vans sounds like massive overkill, but we have no idea what the boy was being arrested for... could well be drugs/guns/gangs involved in which case the heavy police presence may well have been required. I took it that they initially thought he did have something to do with it, then after searching his place no longer think he does. Really hope they find this wee lad, he must be petrified and his family will of course be worried sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambof3tornado Posted January 16, 2014 The kid going missing is obviously awful, but the world goes on - can't expect every police resource available to be committed to looking for him. Admittedly, 8 cars/vans sounds like massive overkill, but we have no idea what the boy was being arrested for... could well be drugs/guns/gangs involved in which case the heavy police presence may well have been required. If it was my kid I'd want every spare police resource out searching. Its a childs life we're talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_jambo Posted January 16, 2014 Poor black guy, on national news as a child abductor when he was probably just getting pulled up for abusing a directioner on twitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted January 16, 2014 Sky now saying they don't think this is connected ... why on earth would Police Scotland commit 8 car/vans at this time. I know Edinburgh still needs policing but can anything come above a missing child? Well it depends what he's being arrested for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim Tall Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) If it was my kid I'd want every spare police resource out searching. Its a childs life we're talking about. In that situation so would I but it doesn't make it right, for all anyone knows the guy might have been about to commit a murder or a terrorist attack, you can't just ignore the rest of the world for one thing as horrible as it might be. Edited January 16, 2014 by Nino Brown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rand Paul's Ray Bans Posted January 16, 2014 What's struck me most so far is that -- at least on BBC News 24 -- it's the story that's leading today. Usually that treatment is reserved only for white girls. Hopefully he's found safe and well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughesie27 Posted January 16, 2014 Sky News now showing forensic team dusting off and entire hand print of a small child on the door of the flat where the guy was arrested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
