Read about our approach to external linking. She was shouting 'the back door was open' and calling for him.'. You can now get all of the need-to-know news sent straight to your inbox by signing up for our free WalesOnline newsletter. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The police took the doorbell.". Small toys have also been attached to a nearby post. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. He loved colouring and did all the coronavirus posters in the front window of their flat. A date has not yet been set for an inquest into his death. We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. 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. 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. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. The devices alert homeowners that somebody is at their front door by sending a notification to their phone along with a video. A spokesman for South Wales Central Coroner's Office said they had been notified of the death but an inquest was not yet due to open. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. 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. A 39 year male, 30 year female and 13 year old male, all from the Bridgend [] A neighbour said that Logan (pictured) was 'the kindest boy you could meet' and 'always looked so happy', Logan's mother Angharad Williamson and stepfather Jay Cole, who live in the village ofSarn near Bridgend, Tributes left at the scene in the Sarn area of Bridgend, South Wales, today near to where five-year-old Logan was found dead, A tributes to Logan left at the scene in the Sarn area of Bridgend today as police continue their investigation, A police officer stands outside a house in Sarn today as the investigation into the death of Logan Williamson continues, A photo of Logan Williamson is left today amongst the floral tributes near the scene where his body was today. The murder investigation has shocked the community and police say they understand locals want answers about how Logan died. 'I'm shocked and just devastated by what's happened, he called me Auntie Rhi, but Logan was like my own little boy. 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. 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". 'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. He has been named as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. It's just shocking. Neighbours speculated yesterday that police had removed a video doorbell as part of the search for evidence. We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.'. "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. 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. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. 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 . Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. Neighbours said detectives had seized video from the family's doorbell camera. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Officers were called at 5.45am to Bridgend, south Wales, to reports of a missing child. He was discovered in the nearby Ogmore River shortly after with three people including a 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Officers attended and shortly after found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. Police divers have been at the scene on Monday, A police dive team search the river where Logan was found, Investigations into the circumstances of Logan's death continue, Floral tributes and teddy bears have been left near the river, A local woman lays flowers and a soft toy in Lower Llantsaffraid. A police cordon was in place at Pandy Park throughout the weekend and remained on Monday morning, August 2. Neighbours heard his mother desperately shouting, "the back door was open". 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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. A family friend said Logan was "He was funny, polite, handsome and clever. 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: "He was smart, intelligent, happy, polite. To get the latest email updates from WalesOnline click here. This is what they say about degloving and small intestines: A teenager who took part in the ferocious murder with his step-parents of his five-year-old stepbrother has been named for the first time as he was detained for life for murder. This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death. It's so sad, I can't comprehend what the family is going through. South Wales Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. ", 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". Neighbours said they were woken by screams from outside the family's home on a terraced row of flats. Family friend Rhiannon Hales said on Facebook: 'He was a beautiful boy. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. In a later update, police said they were "keeping an open mind" to investigate the full circumstances around the incident. You must log in or register to reply here. By Alex Ward For The Daily Mail and Mark Duell for MailOnline, Published: 09:41 GMT, 3 August 2021 | Updated: 07:07 GMT, 4 August 2021. ', Tributes left at the scene in the Sarn area of Bridgend today, near to where five-year-old Logan was found dead, A police officer at a cordon near the scene in Sarn today as the investigation continues. 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. He was lovely - he had a smile that would light up the world.'. 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Social services have been called in because of the age of the youngest suspect, who is only three years within the age of criminal responsibility in the UK, which is ten. Pic: Wales News Service, Police searched the area at the weekend. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Officers are not looking for anyone else, the force said. A boy was then pulled from the River Ogmore and was pronounced dead in hospital. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. Logan Mwangi was found in the river near his home in Sarn, Bridgend in south Wales on Saturday morning. Emotional tributes to the boy read: "RIP little angel" and "fly high lil man". Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. South Wales Police can confirm that following reports of concerns for a missing 5 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Please, A photograph of Logan Mwangi rests among floral tributes and toys in Sarn, south Wales. . Send a private message on Facebook/Twitter, Via email: SWP101@south-wales.police.uk. Logan Williamson's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend, South Wales after he was reported missing just before 6am on Saturday. A five-year-old boy found dead in a river was excited to be a pageboy at his mum and stepdad's upcoming wedding, say neighbours. 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. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. 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. On Sunday, bouquets of flowers, teddies and candles were seen on the grass at Pandy Park. The police presence is currently centered around Lower Llansantffraid adjacent to the park. A five-year-old boy who was found dead in a river has been named by police as Logan Mwangi. But her fianc also lived there and the couple had a baby daughter together in January last year. We normally see him running around here with other kids. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 'This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.'. 'Logan was beyond excited - he was also so smiley. 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. Logan and his family had recently returned from a holiday in Blackpool and contracted coronavirus during the trip. "We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him.". 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. "He has been named as Logan Mwangi also known as Logan Williamson from Sarn. She is said to have collapsed when doctors told her Logan could not be saved. 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. Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.. What's he waiting for? We would request that respect is extended to all those involved, and that people do not speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. 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. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. She also said blue was Logan's favourite colour and he was good at playing hide-and-seek. The river Ogmore at Bridgend. We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.. 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As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support whilst we carry out further enquiries.. That situation would probably have been beyond the capabilities of even trained child services workers much less just a family with experience fostering. "Three people arrested in connection with the investigation, a 39 year-old man, a 30 year-old woman and a 13 year-old boy, remain in custody. Have you been affected by this story? 'My little girl is also five and she loved Logan, they were like little boyfriend and girlfriend together. Childs body pulled from Ogmore River in Sarn, south Wales, on Saturday. Angharad Hunt and her fiance Jay Cole pictured with Logan. "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. On Monday afternoon, police divers were in the river. Logan's body was discovered near Pandy Park following reports of concerns for a missing five-year-old in the Sarn area of Bridgend at 05:45 BST on Saturday. A happy-go-lucky child.". With the anonymity order lifted, the full details of Mulligan's life that were shown in the trial can now be reported. Floral tributes near the scene where the body of five-year-old Logan Williamson was found in Sarn, pictured today, Tributes left at the scene in the Sarn area of Bridgend today as the South Wales Police investigation continues, The body of five-year-old Logan Williamson was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend in the early hours of Saturday morning. What's he waiting for? 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". 'They are good parents who love their children and bring them up well,' Miss Hales said. #UPDATE | Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a five year-old boy in #Sarn, #Bridgend. He thanked members of the local community for their "understanding and support". Three people arrested in connection with the investigation, a 39 year-old man, a 30 year-old woman and a 13 year-old boy, remain in custody. 'A 39-year-old male, 30-year-old female and 13-year-old male, all from the Bridgend area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody. Police divers have been searching the river while forensics teams go through the house. Today, police widened the search area of the Ogmore River with divers spending a fourth day scouring the water and its banks after taping off another stretch. Their flat 5.45am to Bridgend, south Wales police said they were woken screams. 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