Read about our approach to external linking. He loved colouring and did all the coronavirus posters in the front window of their flat. 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 its his parents who are under arrest as well as their older child. The following day detectives arrested two adults and a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. 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. 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 boy was from Bridgend. 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Read about our approach to external linking. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. Logan - who was also known as Logan Williamson - was found in the river and taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend where it was confirmed he had died. A 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, are being held in connection with the death, South Wales Police said on Sunday evening. Bridgend: Tributes to boy found dead in river, Logan is seen with his mum Angharad Williamson and her fiance Jay Cole, Logan was remembered as a "happy" and "polite" young boy, Forensic officers carry out a search along the River Ogmore in Bridgend, Police have been searching the family home in the Sarn area of Bridgend. Family friends said they received a phone call on Saturday morning from Logan's distraught mother. ", Locals have paid their respects by leaving tributes and toys at a lamppost near where he was found. Logan . Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. 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Logan Williamson is pictured with his mother Angharad Williamson and stepfather Jay Cole, who is Miss Williamson's partner, Logan Williamson, five, is pictured at the Ogmore River in Sarn near Bridgend where he was found dead on Saturday, Floral tributes near the scene where the body of five-year-old Logan Williamson was found in Sarn, Bridgend, pictured today, A police officer near the scene today after Logan was found in the Ogmore River in the early hours of Saturday morning, Police tape at a property in the Sarn area of Bridgend this morning, near to where five-year-old Logan was found dead. Neighbours heard his mother desperately shouting, "the back door was open". After saying specially trained officers were supporting the family, the force said three people were being held at separate police stations. His body was found later that day in the nearby River Ogmore. A 39 year male, 30 year female and 13 year old male, all from the Bridgend [] Logan, who was found dumped in a river in South Wales, was said to have injuries similar to victims of high-speed crashes or someone who had fallen from a height. It takes just seconds to subscribe - simply click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The child was was named today as 'funny and polite' Logan Williamson as South Wales Police said they were still questioning a 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of the boy's murder after after his body was found in the River Ogmore close to his home in the village of Sarn near Bridgend. Craig Mulligan was sentenced to life for murdering and dumping the body of Logan Mwangi in the River Ogmore in Bridgend. We have been in regular contact with the family throughout today, and will ensure they are promptly updated of any significant developments. Ch Insp Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. It's very sad. A statement from South Wales police on Sunday 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. The couple had been in a relationship for around three years. Emotional tributes to the boy read: "RIP little angel" and "fly high lil man". 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. You have been taken away too soon. Officers were called to an incident at Pandy Park, Bridgend at 5.45am today (Saturday July 31). ', Fast food lovers say Panera Bread and Shake Shack offer the WORST bang for your buck with the average cost of a meal topping $14: DailyMail.com reveals the most expensive takeout chains, 'Yankee tax': South Carolina proposes $500 fee for new residents after huge spike in migration saw more than four million people move to the Palmetto state in a decade in search of lower taxes and warmer weather, Pregnant mum is left in tears after her $66 baby shower cake arrives looking very different than expected, 'Won't somebody think of the fentanyl dealers?' 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. Those wishing to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near the scene of the tragedy. 'Logan was beyond excited - he was also so smiley. Logan was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. "He has been named as Logan Mwangi also known as Logan Williamson from Sarn. Registered in England No. Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. Those wanting to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near where his body was found. Officers have . According to ncbi.nlm.nih. He was found near Pandy Park, Sarn, Bridgend . MATTHEW HORWOOD/GETTY IMAGES. People living nearby have spoken of their shock at Logan's death. 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. The murder investigation has shocked the community and police say they understand locals want answers about how Logan died. "If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. Cole had raised him since he was nine months old and Mulligan was said to have idolised him. We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. South Wales Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. One said: 'I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. 'I'm shocked and just devastated by what's happened, he called me Auntie Rhi, but Logan was like my own little boy. South Wales Police have now named the child as five-year-old Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. The elderly couple, who have taken 80 children into their semi-detached home in South Wales, said the teenager who killed Logan Mwangi was 'far and away' the worst. You must log in or register to reply here. JavaScript is disabled. 2023 BBC. 894646. A spokesperson for South Wales Central Coroner's Office said they had been notified of the death but an inquest was not yet due to open. The couple had been together for around three years after Miss Williamson and Logan moved to the ground-floor flat in Sarn. White said that regular contact had been made with the boys family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. Such a loving lad, a kind lad. 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Another neighbour said: "The divers have been in and out of the river for a long time now they're definitely looking for something specific. The child died on the last day of a two-week isolation. Br prepared to be disgusted at the fake acting of the mother that starts arounf the 18 minute mark. Logan Williamson's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend, South Wales after he was reported missing just before 6am on Saturday. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. It is understood Logan and his family had been self-isolating for two weeks. She also said blue was Logan's favourite colour and he was good at playing hide-and-seek. Neighbours said that Logan was "beyond excited" about taking part in the wedding and dressing up for the big day. Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, was found in the River Ogmore in Bridgend, and police continue to quiz two adults and a teenage boy over his death. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Everyone is in a complete state of shock, we just can't make sense of what has happened.'. 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. She said: 'I'm just shocked and gobsmacked - the is such a small community everyone is feeling the pain of what happened. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. 'They've had the drone overhead flying up and down the river and the forensics teams have been in and out of the house. A photo of the family home showed a strip on the doorframe where a doorbell may have been fixed. Police are believed to have removed video footage from a doorbell camera as neighbours said they heard a mother screaming 'the back door was open' before afive-year-old boy was found dead in a river. 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". He was taken to the Princess of Wales Hospital in the . 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. Specialist officers were seen searching the river banks after taping off another stretch. He was in the same school as my daughter and for the last few weeks he had Covid and was self isolating. 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. "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. 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 . "I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park where he loved to play with his friends. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Officers are not looking for anyone else over the incident. A 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, are being held in connection with the death, South Wales Police said on Sunday evening. 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Mulligan had been in and out of foster care for several years before his stepfather, Cole, was given custody of him. The girl's mum said: "He just seemed really happy and a good boy. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Police had been called to a report of a missing child at 5.45am on July 31. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. Family friend Rhiannon Hales said on Facebook: 'He was a beautiful boy. Logan's friends were said to be "heartbroken" by his death. ", Boy, 5, found dead in river named by police, Five-year-old boy dies after being found in river, Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "My granddaughter is heartbroken. "We can't get our heads around it. Ceri, who has lived in Sarn for 53 years, said her grandchildren attended Tondu reception class with Logan and they would have been starting in Tondu Primary School in September. 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