'This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.'. 'We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. Logan Williamson's body was found in River Ogmore close to home in Sarn near Bridgend, South Wales Police arrest man, 39, woman, 30, and boy, 13, on suspicion of murder after the discovery on. Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. There are eight posters in the downstairs widow of the property supporting the NHS and urging people to wash their hands and stay safe during the pandemic. . The girl's mum said: "He just seemed really happy and a good boy. To get the latest email updates from WalesOnline click here. Classmates of a five-year-old boy found dead in a river have described him as a "happy boy" who "liked Spiderman" and "playing hide and seek". I'm [standing] by a police cordon by a bridge over the River Ogmore and the bridge is cordoned off on both sides. By Mark Duell and Tom Bedford For Mailonline, Published: 03:19 EST, 2 August 2021 | Updated: 12:07 EST, 2 August 2021. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Logan and his family had recently returned from a holiday in Blackpool and contracted coronavirus during the trip. The mother and stepfather of a five-year-old boy found dead in a river near his home are good parents who love their children, friends in the community have said. A happy-go-lucky child.". A South Wales Police spokesman said: 'We can confirm that following reports of concerns for a missing five-year-old boy in Sarn, Bridgend, and the subsequent finding of the body in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park, three people have been arrested. She said: "He was smart, intelligent, happy, polite. Logan . He added: 'The local neighbourhood police team will continue to support and speak to residents in the area, and I encourage people to talk to them if they have any concerns. Pic: Wales News Service, Well-wishers were asked to leave teddy bears at the scene, Lots of people have left notes, cards and gifts for the five-year-old, Someone left a drawing from another child at the scene, Another person left a specially-made bear, The five-year-old boy's body was found in the river in the early hours of Saturday. He was such a happy kid, always said please and thank you. It has shocked Sarn this, people are reeling from it.". Police forensics officers at a house in Sarn near Bridgend today as the investigation continues, A police car is pictured at a footpath leading to the River Ogmore in Sarn near Bridgend today, Police are seen after Logan was found dead in the Ogmore River, near Pandy Park in Bridgend, Officers were called at 5.45am on Saturday and the boy's body was found in the River Ogmore. Ian Tapner added: "It's such a sad loss of a young lad - he had a bright future ahead of him. Now those same neighbours are claiming the childs parents are the ones under arrest. Pic: Wales News Service, Police searched the area at the weekend. Wonder how the 13 year old plays into this? You are using an out of date browser. Neighbours said that Logan was "beyond excited" about taking part in the wedding and dressing up for the big day. Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. Read about our approach to external linking. 'They are good parents who love their children and bring them up well,' Miss Hales said. We are keeping an open mind and are working hard to establish the full circumstances of his death so that we can provide answers to his family. That situation would probably have been beyond the capabilities of even trained child services workers much less just a family with experience fostering. "The police took the doorbell because it recorded what had happened. Can they sue child services for not listening to their concerns about the murderous little shit? It made me never want to let my children out of my sight because I just didn't want anything to happen to them. He thanked members of the local community for their "understanding and support". On Saturday, Chief Inspector Geraint White said detectives were keeping an open mind about what happened. A 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a five-year-old boy who was pulled from a river in Bridgend,. 894646. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. One woman, who asked not to be named, said Logan was her daughter's best friend. South Wales Police said that it was called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old at 5.45am on Saturday July 31. A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. The following day detectives arrested two adults and a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. But friends said the family did not have a video doorbell. A police cordon was in place at Pandy Park throughout the weekend and remained on Monday morning, August 2. 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Bridgend river death: Boy, 5, named as Logan Mwangi 2 August 2021 A 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of Logan's murder A five-year-old. The body of Logan Mwangi, from Sarn, was found in the River Ogmore near Pandy Park on . On Saturday night, Chief Inspector Geraint White said: Our condolences go out to the family of the young boy and our thoughts are with them. There are a number of teddies, candles and flowers which are placed nearby, and handwritten messages with words like "RIP angel" and "fly high, little man" written on them. please someone make their body as dead as their eyes cuz if they ever had a soul it departed a long time ago..and that bitch that stood by and did nothing from the get go to protect her child should get the same as the guys. Mulligan had been in and out of foster care for several years before his stepfather, Cole, was given custody of him. On Monday afternoon, police divers were in the river. Police forensics officers walk along a footpath in Sarn near Bridgend in South Wales today, Local people pay their respects in Sarn near Bridgend today following the death of five-year-old Logan on Saturday, local woman lays flowers and a soft toy in Sarn near Bridgend, South Wales, this morning, Forensic officers at the scene in the Sarn area of Bridgend today, near to where the five-year-old boy was found dead, Floral tributes and teddy bears have been left in Sarn today following the incident on Saturday, A police officer outside a house in Sarn today where posters supporting the NHS are seen. He was lovely - he had a smile that would light up the world.'. The police enquires continue into the case whilst the South Wales Police are expected an extension to hold the 3 in custody for an extended length of time. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". One of Logan's classmates came with her parents to pay tribute to the five-year-old who she said "liked Spiderman". 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Family friends paid tribute online to the 'kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever' boy. The body of the youngster, who comes from Sarn, Bridgend, was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park after police were called to a report of a missing child in the early hours of Saturday morning. Jessica Chastain gets compared to Jennifer Lawrence after taking a nasty tumble on the stairs as she wins SAG Award forGeorge & Tammy, Adam Sandler makes a rare red carpet appearance with his stunning wife Jackie at SAG Awards 2023 - as star is nominated for Hustle, Jessica Chastain pays tribute to late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman as she wins Best TV Actress gong, SAG Awards 2023 WINNERS: Everything Everywhere All At Once dominates film categories with wins for Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan and The Whale's Brendan Fraser enjoys his comeback moment with tearful speech, The comeback queen rules supreme! 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Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park where he loved to play with his friends. The community's in shock.". Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park in Bridgend. Logan was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. 'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. Br prepared to be disgusted at the fake acting of the mother that starts arounf the 18 minute mark. Bridgend river death: Friends of boy, 5, 'heartbroken' Classmates of a five-year-old boy found dead in a river have described him as a "happy boy" who "liked Spiderman" and "playing hide and seek". The mother and stepfather of a five-year-old boy found dead in a river near . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "The mum said Logan had been self-isolating at the family home after testing positive for Covid. Police are calling for witnesses who were in the area at 5.45am on Saturday to come forward with information about how the child ended up in the water. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. 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They attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. Police are investigating how the boy ended up in the water after he was reported missing at 5.45am. Those wanting to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near where his body was found. After saying specially trained officers were supporting the family, the force said three people were being held at separate police stations. Logan's mum Angharad Williamson, who gave birth to a second son in February last year, and her partner Jay Cole, a carer, became engaged less than 10 weeks ago and were planning their wedding for next year. An investigation is continuing into the circumstances of the incident, with police calling for witnesses who were in the area at 5.45am on Saturday to come forward with information about how the child ended up in the water. 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We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a 5-year-old boy was found in a river in Bridgend. It's so sad, I can't comprehend what the family is going through.'. A 30-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man and a boy, 13, were arrested after his body was found on Saturday. He was in the same school as my daughter and for the last few weeks he had Covid and was self isolating. Retired Teacher Stuart Pitt Jailed Over Indecent Images For Second Time , Logan Williamson Tributes Pour In After the 5 Year Old Found Dead In Bridgend River, Electrical fires can cause devastating damage, Fed Up Yeovil Town FC Fans Prepare To Storm Club Board Room With Speculation Rife, Discover how Artificial Intelligence is applied in Online Casino gaming. Officers are not looking for anyone else over the incident. A 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. South Wales Police have now named the child as five-year-old Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. South Wales Police posted an update on Sunday night, August 1, announcing the arrests and said they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. One man claimed: "One of our neighbours said the mum had a camera fitted on her doorbell. The child has been named by police as Logan Mwangi also known as Logan Williamson. It was so wrong for them to insist that he stay there. "The local neighbourhood police team will continue to support and speak to residents in the area, and I encourage people to talk to them if they have any concerns. The schoolboy who was also known as Logan Williamson was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday and when police attended the home they found his body in the River Ogmore, very close to the propertys front door. She also said blue was Logan's favourite colour and he was good at playing hide-and-seek. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend in the early hours of Saturday morning. Officers attended and shortly after found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. He loved colouring and did all the coronavirus posters in the front window of their flat. The three are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue. A 39 year male, 30 year female and 13 year old male, all from the Bridgend [] Police divers have been searching the river while forensics teams go through the house. A 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of Logan's murder, Toys, floral tributes and a photo of Logan have been placed at the scene, Logan has been described as "kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever", A police cordon is in place at a bridge over the River Ogmore, Police are appealing for anyone with information about Logan's death to come forward, There are lots of tributes near the Ogmore River where Logan's body was found, Cuddly toys have been left at the scene by members of the public, Handwritten messages have been attached to some of the bears left in tribute to Logan, At the scene, BBC Wales reporter Stephen Fairclough, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "The boy was really sweet. But her fianc also lived there and the couple had a baby daughter together in January last year. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. One of those, Rachel John, hit out at the parents on social media with sympathy for the parents. Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. 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It was. Read more: Five-year-old boy found dead in Bridgend river named. The devices alert homeowners that somebody is at their front door by sending a notification to their phone along with a video. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. The three are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. Family friends said they received a phone call on Saturday morning from Logan's distraught mother Angharad Williamson to say he had been taken to the nearby Prince of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. We are keeping an open mind and are working hard to establish the full circumstances of his death so that we can provide answers to his family. Registered in England No. A 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody. Detectives investigating the death of the schoolboy, also known as Logan Williamson, have seized doorbell camera footage from the family home. Mulligan carried out the fatal assault on Logan with his stepfather John Cole, 40, in the flat where they lived in Lower Llansantffraid, Sarn, while his stepmother and the youngsters biological mother Angharad Williamson, 31, stood by and did nothing. "This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. A TRAGIC five-year-old boy found dead in a river was "so excited" to be a pageboy at his mum and stepdad's wedding. "If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. It's all very thorough.". Three people, including a 13-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police have named a five-year-old boy who was found dead in a river as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson. "The tragic death of this young child has saddened us all, but Sarn remains a very close, tight-knit community and residents are looking out for one another even as they offer South Wales Police full support in their ongoing investigations.". Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. On 5.45am on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend. ", Lois Sheppard, whose daughter, Maisie-Rae, left a tribute to Logan, said: "This is a tight-knit community and we're all absolutely gobsmacked. Tributes have been made to the youngster, who loved Teletubbies and the Lion King, with flowers, teddy bears and other cuddly toys laid at the riverside park. The Schenectady High School ninth-grader, then 14, was last seen on Nov. 25 at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the area of Riverside Park in the Stockade neighborhood, the same area where a resident . Specialist officers were seen searching the river banks after taping off another stretch. South Wales Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. He is loved unconditionally and has unfortunately lost his life. Logan Williamson, the 5-year-old who went missing in Bridgend, South Wales and was found dead in a nearby river, has seen locals and neighbours state it's his parents who are under arrest as well as their older child. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. A mother, stepfather and a teenage boy have been found guilty of murdering a five-year-old boy and dumping his body in a river. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend county in the early hours of Saturday morning, Logan's friends wrote messages to say how much they loved him, Teddies and balloons have been left in memory of the little boy, More tributes have been left near the river where Logan's body was found, Grieving neighbours and friends have described Logan as a happy little boy, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. People living nearby have spoken of their shock at Logan's death. Three people are arrested on suspicion of murder after Logan Mwangi, also known as Williamson, died. Chief Inspector White said 'regular contact' has been made with Logan's family, who are being supported by specialist officers. He was taken to the Princess of Wales Hospital in the . ', A mother of two who drove two miles to the scene said through tears: 'I didn't know the little boy and his family but I felt I had to come. 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