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. Police divers have been searching the river while forensics teams go through the house. Logan . She was shouting 'the back door was open' and calling for him.'. Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. Three people, including a 13-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". One said: 'I could hear the mum screaming for her son. The couple had been in a relationship for around three years. As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support whilst we carry out further enquiries.. Registered in England No. You are using an out of date browser. The child died on the last day of a two-week isolation. A 39 year male, 30 year female and 13 year old male, all from the Bridgend [] The devices alert homeowners that somebody is at their front door by sending a notification to their phone along with a video. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged 13 were arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed the child had died. San Francisco's woke public defender is slammed for condemning plans to deport opioid pushers ravaging city, Elon Musk claims US media is 'racist against whites and Asians' and appears to back Dilbert creator who warned people to 'stay the f**k away from blacks' - as WaPo and NY Times drop comic strip, Ohio mother and father are arrested after BOTH their twin newborns were found with multiple broken bones cops say were caused by abuse, The 15 best high-tech gadgets on Amazon for under $50 from a 'smart' eye-mask that beams white noise into your ears to a remote cat feeder, SAG Awards' best dressed stars! 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. Sorry for your loss.". This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Logan and his family had recently returned from a holiday in Blackpool and contracted coronavirus during the trip. "They've had the drone overhead flying up and down the river and the forensics teams have been in and out of the house. MATTHEW HORWOOD/GETTY IMAGES. "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. We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. It was. This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death. Neighbour Teresa Mason said Logan and his mum had knocked on her mother's door recently to ask if they had lost a pet snake. A 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, are currently in police custody, South Wales Police said in an update on Sunday night, August 1. #UPDATE | Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a five year-old boy in #Sarn, #Bridgend. Chief Inspector White said 'regular contact' has been made with Logan's family, who are being supported by specialist officers. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. Police . Send a private message on Facebook/Twitter, Via email: SWP101@south-wales.police.uk. 2023 BBC. JavaScript is disabled. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. I'm [standing] by a police cordon by a bridge over the River Ogmore and the bridge is cordoned off on both sides. The community's in shock.". Logan Mwangi was found in the river near his home in Sarn, Bridgend in south Wales on Saturday morning. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. He was discovered in the nearby Ogmore River shortly after with three people including a 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder. Please, A photograph of Logan Mwangi rests among floral tributes and toys in Sarn, south Wales. 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, South Wales police said. 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'I'm shocked and just devastated by what's happened, he called me Auntie Rhi, but Logan was like my own little boy. Read more: Five-year-old boy found dead in Bridgend river named. Logan's best friend from school, a five-year-old girl, arrived at the scene with her tearful mother to lay a card saying 'I love you' on the heap of cuddly toys and flowers. His body was found later that day in the nearby River Ogmore. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. One mother described Logan, who was also known as Logan Mwangi, as 'very smart' and 'happy' - and told of the boy having a 'smile that would light up the world'. ', 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. It's my granddaughter and grandson's fifth birthday in a fortnight and Logan was invited," she said. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? Those wanting to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near where his body was found. Ch Insp Geraint White had said: This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. Craig Mulligan was sentenced to life for murdering and dumping the body of Logan Mwangi in the River Ogmore in Bridgend. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He has been named as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. 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". ", 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. 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. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. She said: "He was smart, intelligent, happy, polite. The distraught mother of a five-year-old boy whose body was found in a river over the weekend collapsed when doctors told her he could not be saved, family friends have revealed. 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 are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. 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. He didn't deserve this. It's very sad. 'This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.'. He was lovely - he had a smile that would light up the world.'. 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. "Anyone who has any information in relation to the incident can contact the Major Crime Team directly via this public portal.". Logan was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday after neighbours heard his mum desperately shouting "the back door was open". 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. He added "regular contact" had been made with the boy's family, who were being supported by specialist trained officers. Craig Mulligan, 14, John Cole, 40, and Angharad Williamson, 31, received life sentences after being convicted of the five-year-old boys murder. 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. Neighbours said that Logan was "beyond excited" about taking part in the wedding and dressing up for the big day. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. ", Neighbour Frederick Witchell, 78, said: "He seemed like such a nice little boy. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Flowers and teddies have been left at Pandy Park with people continuing to pay their respects on Monday morning. A date has not yet been set for an inquest into his death. Wonder how the 13 year old plays into this? They have appealed for information from anyone who has information about the hours leading up to his tragic death. The day before the tragedy, Logan was said to have been seen kicking a football around with his stepfather on the patch of grass that separates their flat from the shallow river where he was found. Police say they are "keeping an open mind" as an investigation continues into the death of a five-year-old boy whose body was discovered in a river. Small toys have also been attached to a nearby post. '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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. The force said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. Officers attended and shortly after 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. Logan's friends were said to be "heartbroken" by his death. Family friends paid tribute online to the 'kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever' boy. ", Another added: "Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. Who has been arrested in connection with the death? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Officers were called to an incident at Pandy Park, Bridgend at 5.45am today (Saturday July 31). A boy was then pulled from the River Ogmore and was pronounced dead in hospital. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. . 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. Teresa, who cares for her mother at home, said: "My mother has lived here for 32 years and nothing as bad as this has happened. Police have named a five-year-old boy who was found dead in a river as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson. He is loved unconditionally and has unfortunately lost his life. He has been described as a "kind, beautiful boy." 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The family is still being supported by specialist trained officers as they come to terms with the tragic incident. 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. But friends said the family did not have a video doorbell. 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. ', 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. 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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. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". 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. 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Logan Williamson's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend, South Wales after he was reported missing just before 6am on Saturday. South Wales police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 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. 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. Pic: Wales News Service, Police searched the area at the weekend. 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. 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