There was also police patrolling the area as well as forensic officers at a nearby property. Last modified on Fri 6 Aug 2021 13.52 EDT. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. One resident said: It all sounded very odd, the back door open and at that time of the morning, too, everybody around here believes it was the parents and it was a made-up story of events. An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of the incident. 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. Chief Inspector White said 'regular contact' has been made with Logan's family, who are being supported by specialist officers. This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on 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. On Monday afternoon, police divers were in the river. Now those same neighbours are claiming the childs parents are the ones under arrest. 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. A police cordon was in place at Pandy Park throughout the weekend and remained on Monday morning, August 2. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. Police have named a five-year-old boy who was found dead in a river as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson. Police confirmed a 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 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. He was found near Pandy Park, Sarn, Bridgend . 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. Neighbours said the family had lived in the home for three years with Logan's mother as the main occupier. South Wales Police have now named the child as five-year-old Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. You have been taken away too soon. 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. 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. ', Another friend in Sarn, Bridgend, said: 'Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. In a later update, police said they were "keeping an open mind" to investigate the full circumstances around the incident. 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. He was kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever. It made me never want to let my children out of my sight because I just didn't want anything to happen to them. So, not being a medical person, I have heard of degloving, enough to know that having it happen to the small intestine HAD to be rare. Police . We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. Sorry for your loss.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. She was shouting 'the back door was open' and calling for him.'. 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. "We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. Officers are not looking for anyone else, the force said. Two adults and a teenager have been charged in connection with the death of a five-year-old in Bridgend. 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. 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. 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 . He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed the child 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. Police and forensic officers have been searching the scene after the boy was discovered in the water. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. ", Lois Sheppard, whose daughter, Maisie-Rae, left a tribute to Logan, said: "This is a tight-knit community and we're all absolutely gobsmacked. Logan was reported missing around 5.45am on Saturday. One tribute at the scene reads: "Dear Logan, a shining light has gone out. Officers have . "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". They attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. 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. 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. Officers attended and shortly after found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. Neighbours paid tribute to Logan, leaving toys and messages in front of his house. Huw David, leader of Bridgend council, said: "People throughout Bridgend county borough have been devastated by this shocking news. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. Read about our approach to external linking. "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.". A date has not yet been set for an inquest into his death. A local man said: "One of our neighbours said that the mum had a camera fitted on her doorbell. "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 three are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue. Cole was told by a judge at Cardiff Crown Court that he would spend at least 29 years behind bars while Williamson would serve a minimum of 28 years custody. 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. 2023 BBC. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Christina Applegate's emotional red carpet farewell: Brave actress carries 'FU MS' cane at SAG Awards alongside daughter Sadie after admitting ceremony might be her 'last' amid health battle, 'Breaking Bad' star Bryan Cranston says Trump's Make America Great Again slogan is RACIST and asks 'when was it ever great for the African American? Something went wrong, please try again later. He was such a happy kid, always said please and thank you. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. 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. One of Logan's classmates came with her parents to pay tribute to the five-year-old who she said "liked Spiderman". Craig Mulligan, 14, John Cole, 40, and Angharad Williamson, 31, received life sentences after being convicted of the five-year-old boys murder. The family is still being supported by specialist trained officers as they come to terms with the tragic incident. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. Tributes have been paid to the "kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever" boy, from Sarn. Logan was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday after neighbours heard his mum desperately shouting "the back door was open". It is understood Logan and his family had been self-isolating for two weeks. A police cordon remains in the area. 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. #UPDATE | Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a five year-old boy in #Sarn, #Bridgend. Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River. 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. Pictures showed the doorbell camera missing from the exterior of his house, while friends revealed Logan and his family had been self-isolating for two weeks while recovering from Covid-19. Anyone who has any information in relation to the incident can contact the Major Crime Team directly via this portal link or via one of the following means quoting reference number 2100268674. 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How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? He loved colouring and did all the coronavirus posters in the front window of their flat. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park in Bridgend. ', 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. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. The fun-loving boy was reported missing at 5.45am on Saturday and there were fears he had walked out of his home to the nearby river, but police became suspicious after interviewing relatives. One said: 'I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. 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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. According to early reports, the mother was pleading for assistance from neighbours at 5.45 AM after she noticed the back door was open. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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 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. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. It is very quiet here, there are just a few dog walkers about. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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