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. Angharad Hunt and her fiance Jay Cole pictured with Logan. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. He is loved unconditionally and has unfortunately lost his life. 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. Logan was reported missing around 5.45am on Saturday. The child died on the last day of a two-week isolation. 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. Logan Williamson's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend, South Wales after he was reported missing just before 6am on Saturday. "The Boys head was slightly deformed from being in the car seat for an extended period of time, 2-month-old girl dies in Corvallis, her father arrested on criminal mistreatment charge, Redmond Woman Gets 20 YRS For Sexually Abusing 6YO, Records Video Of Abuse, No Justice: Man Molested Friend's Daughter After Moving In Because Of "Unfortunate Circumstances", They're on Track to Become 'Most Hated Royals Ever', NBC Slams Couple for Taking 'No Responsibility' for Royal Rift and CNN Says Palace Must Respond. It was. 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. A police cordon remains in the area. I will miss your smile. "It's just devastating," said Jasmine Tapner, clutching a baby in her arms. 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Neighbours claimed Logan's mother and stepfather were planning on getting married after Mr Cole proposed in May. "The police took the doorbell because it recorded what had happened. What are the major advantages and disadvantages of e-wallets in 2023. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Logan and his family had recently returned from a holiday in Blackpool and contracted coronavirus during the trip. "Anyone who has any information in relation to the incident can contact the Major Crime Team directly via this public portal.". Police are investigating how the boy ended up in the water after he was reported missing at 5.45am. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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 confirmed a 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Craig Mulligan, 14, John Cole, 40, and Angharad Williamson, 31, received life sentences after being convicted of the five-year-old boys murder. A happy-go-lucky child.". "They'd found a small snake in their garden and wanted to know if a snake had escaped from someone's house," she said. Everyone is in a complete state of shock, we can't make sense of what has happened. 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. 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'. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. DeSantis won't say he's running. We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. 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". Zendaya comes up roses in spectacular pink gown as she joins glamorous Jessica Chastain, Angela Bassett and Aubrey Plaza on red carpet in Los Angeles, Emily Blunt looks incredible in a red figure hugging gown as she cosies up to husband John Krasinski on the red carpet, Aubrey Plaza flashes the flesh in a daring gold gown that shows off her toned midriff ahead of her presenting duties at theSAG Awards in LA, Slippery steps! South Wales Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. A date has not yet been set for an inquest into his death. 2023 BBC. "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.". Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a 5-year-old boy was found in a river in Bridgend. "They've had the drone overhead flying up and down the river and the forensics teams have been in and out of the house. On Sunday, bouquets of flowers, teddies and candles were seen on the grass at Pandy Park. Can they sue child services for not listening to their concerns about the murderous little shit? A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. A 30-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man and a boy, 13, were. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Last modified on Fri 6 Aug 2021 13.52 EDT. ", Neighbour Frederick Witchell, 78, said: "He seemed like such a nice little boy. Neighbours said they were woken by screams from outside the family's home on a terraced row of flats. An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of the incident. 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However, residents in the Welsh town have confirmed despite the mother screaming in the street for help she was part of a plot, it appears. 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. "We can't get our heads around it. No more details about the circumstances surrounding the death have been released. ", 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. A boy was then pulled from the River Ogmore and was pronounced dead in hospital. Family friend Rhiannon Hales said on Facebook: 'He was a beautiful boy. Something went wrong, please try again later. "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. Pic: Wales News Service, Police searched the area at the weekend. The force on Tuesday widened the search area of the river with divers spending a fourth day scouring the water and its banks. Police divers have been searching the river while forensics teams go through the house. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. Neighbours paid tribute to Logan, leaving toys and messages in front of his house. "The mum said Logan had been self-isolating at the family home after testing positive for Covid. 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. People living nearby have spoken of their shock at Logan's death. South Wales police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. Angharad Williamson, 31, John Cole, 40, and a 14-year-old, who. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. You can now get all of the need-to-know news sent straight to your inbox by signing up for our free WalesOnline newsletter. Read about our approach to external linking. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. 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. 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. It is understood Logan and his family had been self-isolating for two weeks. The force said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. "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. The community's in shock.". 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. 'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. 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. The family is still being supported by specialist trained officers as they come to terms with the tragic incident. ', 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. 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. The couple had been together for around three years after Miss Williamson and Logan moved to the ground-floor flat in Sarn. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Officers asked anyone with any information to contact them, quoting reference number 2100268674. ", Aled Young, 41, added: "We want to honour this little character. 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. 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. Pic: Wales News Service. It's all very thorough.". Officers were called at 5.45am to Bridgend, south Wales, to reports of a missing child. 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, Toys, floral tributes and a photo of Logan have been placed at the scene, Logan has been described as "kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever", A police cordon is in place at a bridge over the River Ogmore, Police are appealing for anyone with information about Logan's death to come forward, There are lots of tributes near the Ogmore River where Logan's body was found, Cuddly toys have been left at the scene by members of the public, Handwritten messages have been attached to some of the bears left in tribute to Logan, At the scene, BBC Wales reporter Stephen Fairclough, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. '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. '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 neighbour said: "It was a surprise when she said they were engaged because her partner wasn't around all the time. ', 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. "I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. Ian Tapner added: "It's such a sad loss of a young lad - he had a bright future ahead of him. "If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. Officers are not looking for anyone else, the force said. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "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 death of a five-year-old boy who was pulled from a river in Bridgend, South Wales police said. 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. Missing Logan Mwangi was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend, South Wales, and police have charged a man with murder and a woman and a 13-year-old with perverting the course of justice This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.. He has been described as a "kind, beautiful boy." 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. 'I'm shocked and just devastated by what's happened, he called me Auntie Rhi, but Logan was like my own little boy. It's all very thorough.'. It was so wrong for them to insist that he stay there. ", A woman, 30, a man, 39, and a boy, 13, have been arrested on a suspicion of murder following the death of five-year-old Logan Mwangi. ", Another added: "Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. Ch Insp Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. One of Logan's classmates came with her parents to pay tribute to the five-year-old who she said "liked Spiderman". She said: 'I'm just shocked and gobsmacked - the is such a small community everyone is feeling the pain of what happened. 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