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. ", Locals have paid their respects by leaving tributes and toys at a lamppost near where he was found. ', Another friend in Sarn, Bridgend, said: 'Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. 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 894646. The National Center for Biotech Information, anyway. 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If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. We got up Saturday and there was police outside the house. Local people pay their respects in Lower Llantsaffraid, (Image: Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures), Logan Williamson has been named locally as the five-year-old, Tributes have been paid to the boy, named locally as Logan Williamson, near where he was found in Bridgend, The youngster was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday. 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. A family friend said Logan was "He was funny, polite, handsome and clever. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Three people are arrested on suspicion of murder after Logan Mwangi, also known as Williamson, died. You have been taken away too soon. Family friends said they received a phone call on Saturday morning from Logan's distraught mother Angharad Williamson to say he had been taken to the nearby Prince of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. She said: "He was smart, intelligent, happy, polite. "He has been named as Logan Mwangi also known as Logan Williamson from Sarn. The force has also said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.'. The body of a five-year-old boy was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. 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. 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. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park in Bridgend. "Logan was beyond excited - he was also so smiley. JavaScript is disabled. Logan Williamson is pictured with his mother Angharad Williamson and stepfather Jay Cole, who is Miss Williamson's partner, Logan Williamson, five, is pictured at the Ogmore River in Sarn near Bridgend where he was found dead on Saturday, Floral tributes near the scene where the body of five-year-old Logan Williamson was found in Sarn, Bridgend, pictured today, A police officer near the scene today after Logan was found in the Ogmore River in the early hours of Saturday morning, Police tape at a property in the Sarn area of Bridgend this morning, near to where five-year-old Logan was found dead. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The force on Tuesday widened the search area of the river with divers spending a fourth day scouring the water and its banks. Police forensics officers walk along a footpath in Sarn near Bridgend in South Wales today, Local people pay their respects in Sarn near Bridgend today following the death of five-year-old Logan on Saturday, local woman lays flowers and a soft toy in Sarn near Bridgend, South Wales, this morning, Forensic officers at the scene in the Sarn area of Bridgend today, near to where the five-year-old boy was found dead, Floral tributes and teddy bears have been left in Sarn today following the incident on Saturday, A police officer outside a house in Sarn today where posters supporting the NHS are seen. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Read more: Five-year-old boy found dead in Bridgend river named. Two adults and a teenager have been charged in connection with the death of a five-year-old in Bridgend. Logan was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday after neighbours heard his mum desperately shouting "the back door was open". The police said they were "not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident". A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. On Monday afternoon, police divers were in the river. 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. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. He was taken to the Princess of Wales Hospital in the . Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. 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. Bridgend: Boy found dead in river in South Wales named as Logan Mwangi, The five-year-old boy who died was named Logan Mwangi, Toys were attached to a pole as a memorial. One of Logan's classmates came with her parents to pay tribute to the five-year-old who she said "liked Spiderman". ", Lois Sheppard, whose daughter, Maisie-Rae, left a tribute to Logan, said: "This is a tight-knit community and we're all absolutely gobsmacked. 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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. It's my granddaughter and grandson's fifth birthday in a fortnight and Logan was invited," she said. Mr White said "regular contact" has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. DeSantis won't say he's running. A local man said: "One of our neighbours said that the mum had a camera fitted on her doorbell. 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. Have you been affected by this story? 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 was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. He thanked members of the local community for their "understanding and support". ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. . To get the latest email updates from WalesOnline click here. 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 following day detectives arrested two adults and a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. Logan Mwangi was found in the river near his home in Sarn, Bridgend in south Wales on Saturday morning. It was. 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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. 'They've had the drone overhead flying up and down the river and the forensics teams have been in and out of the house. 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MATTHEW HORWOOD/GETTY IMAGES. One said: 'I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed the child had died. They attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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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. 2023 BBC. 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. One said: 'I could hear the mum screaming for her son. By Mark Duell and Tom Bedford For Mailonline, Published: 03:19 EST, 2 August 2021 | Updated: 12:07 EST, 2 August 2021. 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. A date has not yet been set for an inquest into his death. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged 13 were arrested on suspicion of murder. The force called for anyone with any information to contact them quoting reference number 2100268674. On 5.45am on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend. What's he waiting for? 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? 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 30-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man and a boy, 13, were. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. 'My little girl is also five and she loved Logan, they were like little boyfriend and girlfriend together. The foster parents of the teenager who murdered five-year-old Logan Mwangi have told how they lived in fear while the 'little monster' was in their care. 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. Now those same neighbours are claiming the childs parents are the ones under arrest. Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35. South Wales Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. "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. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. One woman, who asked not to be named, said Logan was her daughter's best friend. A date has not yet been set for an inquest into his death. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Specialist officers were seen searching the river banks after taping off another stretch. One man claimed: "One of our neighbours said the mum had a camera fitted on her doorbell. Something went wrong, please try again later. The couple had been together for around three years after Miss Williamson and Logan moved to the ground-floor flat in Sarn. 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. 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'. 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. 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. "My granddaughter is heartbroken. The family is still being supported by specialist trained officers as they come to terms with the tragic incident. "We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him.". It's so sad, I can't comprehend what the family is going through.'. 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