Man appears in court over murder of toddler

A 40-year-old man has appeared in court over the death of two-year-old Julius Czapla in Edinburgh.

Man appears in court over murder of toddlerPolice Scotland

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a toddler in Edinburgh. 

Julius Czapla died after emergency services were called to Muirhouse at around 9.30am on Saturday

On Thursday, Lucasz Czapla appeared at Edinburgh sheriff court charged with the murder of the two-year-old. 

The 40-year-old made no plea and was committed for further examination and remanded in custody. 

Mr Czapla will next appear in court within eight days. 

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