Man faces assault and driving charges after boy’s death

A 40-year-old man appeared in court on Monday following the death of a two-year-old boy at the weekend.

Man faces assault and driving charges after boy’s death STV News

A man has appeared in court in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy in Edinburgh.

Lucasz Czapla, 40, was charged with assault and three driving offences at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

He was arrested following the toddler’s death in Muirhouse on Saturday morning.

As well as the assault charge, Czapla is accused of dangerous driving, being drunk behind the wheel and failing to stop and report an accident.

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear in court again within eight days.