heartbroken mum of a toddler who died has thanked the public for their kindness - after more than £2,200 was raised for his funeral in Poland.
Little Julius Czapla, aged two, died at a block of flats in Muirhouse, Edinburgh on Saturday, November 21, where he lived with his mum Patrycja, originally from Poland.
A 40-year-old man, Lucasz Czapla, has been charged with the boy's murder and appeared in court last month where he made no plea.
Family friend Patrycja Njoroge set up a fundraising page to help the tot's mum pay for his funeral in Poland, which took place on December 18.A message from mum Patrycja to those who have helped with the fundraiser said: "My baby boy watches over me from heaven as all of you do from here on Earth."Words.
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