Lucasz Czapla: Last News

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.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A man has appeared in court in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy.Julius Czapla was found seriously injured after police were called to an address on Muirhouse West Place, Edinburgh, at 9.30am on Saturday.The toddler was tragically pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.Lucasz Czapla, 40, appeared from custody at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.He was charged with assault along with a number of road traffic offences.Czapla, from Edinburgh, made no plea, was committed for further examination, and remanded in custody.Pictures of the adorable youngster have been left amongst floral tributes near his Edinburgh home by heartbroken