Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. She said: "He was smart, intelligent, happy, polite. 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. 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. Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. But friends said the family did not have a video doorbell. People living nearby have spoken of their shock at Logan's death. We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.. The force called for anyone with any information to contact them quoting reference number 2100268674. Logan Williamson, five, is pictured at the Ogmore River in Sarn near Bridgend where he was found dead on Saturday, Logan is pictured with his mother Angharad Williamson and stepfather Jay Cole, who is Ms Williamson's partner, 'Funny and polite' Logan was found dead in the River Ogmore with South Wales Police now having arrested three people, Police became suspicious after interviewing Logan's family at their home in Bridgend following the discovery of his body, Logan's mother Angharad Williamson and stepfather Jay Cole, who live in the village ofSarn near Bridgend, A police diver surfaces in the bank of the River Ogmore in Sarn today as the investigation continues, Officers are thought to have removed video footage from a doorbell camera on the exterior of the family home, seen today. 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Logan was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. A trial date has been set for three people charged following the death of a five-year-old boy whose body was discovered in a river in south Wales. 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. He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed the child had died. 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 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. Registered in England No. Those wishing to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near the scene of the tragedy. Fuck yes. 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. 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. 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. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". 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 National Center for Biotech Information, anyway. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. She is said to have collapsed when doctors told her Logan could not be saved. Everyone is in a complete state of shock, we just can't make sense of what has happened.'. Those wanting to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near where his body was found. 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. Mr White said "regular contact" has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. Flowers and teddies have been left at Pandy Park with people continuing to pay their respects on Monday morning. On 5.45am on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend. 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A family friend said Logan was "He was funny, polite, handsome and clever. He has been named as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. 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. 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. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park where he loved to play with his friends. Police divers have been searching the river while forensics teams go through the house. The following day detectives arrested two adults and a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. There was also police patrolling the area as well as forensic officers at a nearby property. ", Aled Young, 41, added: "We want to honour this little character. Neighbours said the family had lived in the home for three years with Logan's mother as the main occupier. Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River. Chief Inspector White said 'regular contact' has been made with Logan's family, who are being supported by specialist officers. The girl's mum said: "He just seemed really happy and a good boy. According to early reports, the mother was pleading for assistance from neighbours at 5.45 AM after she noticed the back door was open. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said on Monday: "Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a five year-old boy in Sarn, Bridgend. 'This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.'. Logan was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. 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. "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. 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. 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. Logan Williamson was discovered in the River Ogmore close to his home in the village of Sarn near Bridgend early on Saturday, and South Wales Police officers have been questioning three people on suspicion of murder. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. 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 boy's death, South Wales Police said. 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". 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. One said: 'I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". ", Another added: "Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. A five-year-old boy found dead in a river in South Wales has been named as Logan Mwangi, as tributes were paid after two adults and a teenager were arrested on suspicion of his murder. "The boy was really sweet. 2023 BBC. 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The boy was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park, in the Sarn area of Bridgend, on Saturday. Neighbours said that Logan was "beyond excited" about taking part in the wedding and dressing up for the big day. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Who has been arrested in connection with the death? Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend in the early hours of Saturday morning. 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. Another mum, who lives near Logan's home, said: "I know that one of the neighbour's saw a man near to the river at quarter to five in the morning. We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. Local school mothers asked people to pay their respects by placing teddy bears at a lamp post and footbridge in the park close to where Logan was found. No more details about the circumstances surrounding the death have been released. Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. 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. Family friends said they received a phone call on Saturday morning from Logan's distraught mother. As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support whilst we carry out further enquiries.. 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. He was in my daughter's class for two years I think and they would be going up to big school [primary] in September.". One man claimed: "One of our neighbours said the mum had a camera fitted on her doorbell. ', 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. On Saturday, Chief Inspector Geraint White said detectives were keeping an open mind about what happened. He was kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever. 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. A 14-year-old charged with the killing of, The 14-year-old has been charged, along with Logans mother Angharad Williamson and stepfather John Cole, with the killing and perverting the course of justice in the Logan Mwangi murder trial, All three (mum, step-dad and the 14yr boy) have been found guilty of murdering of this poor lad. 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. 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. The child died on the last day of a two-week isolation. It's all very thorough.". He added: '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. Kaylea Titford: Father jailed for more than 7 years over obese daughter's manslaughter - as mother gets 6 years, St David's Day: Wales celebrates its patron saint in annual celebrations, Wales' nurses could go on strike again after union rejects Welsh government's pay offer, Someone left a child's drawing which said, "Logan I love you", while another card read, "Fly high Logan.". 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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. The force said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. I'm [standing] by a police cordon by a bridge over the River Ogmore and the bridge is cordoned off on both sides. "It's just devastating," said Jasmine Tapner, clutching a baby in her arms. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. Read about our approach to external linking. 2023 BBC. Neighbours said detectives had seized video from the family's doorbell camera. Although he spoke fondly of his stepfather, stepmother and youngest sibling, the family said they noticed he would only refer to Logan as the five-year-old, and spoke of wanting to kill the five-year-old. A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. Officers were called to an incident at Pandy Park, Bridgend at 5.45am today (Saturday July 31). Logan's friends were said to be "heartbroken" by his death. MATTHEW HORWOOD/GETTY IMAGES. ', A neighbour said that Logan, also known as Logan Mwangi, was 'the kindest boy you could meet' and 'always looked so happy'. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park in Bridgend. 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Now those same neighbours are claiming the childs parents are the ones under arrest. Two adults and a teenager have been charged in connection with the death of a five-year-old in Bridgend. He loved colouring and did all the coronavirus posters in the front window of their flat. Officers asked anyone with any information to contact them, quoting reference number 2100268674. She was shouting 'the back door was open' and calling for him.'. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. On 5.45am on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend. 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. The devices alert homeowners that somebody is at their front door by sending a notification to their phone along with a video. 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