Scots dad has kids taken into foster care for three months after hitting wall with belt Social workers removed the children from the Midlothian father's care following the incident but they have since been returned. Updated The father pled guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info