Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park in Bridgend. People living nearby have spoken of their shock at Logan's death. South Wales Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. It's just shocking. 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. 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. Br prepared to be disgusted at the fake acting of the mother that starts arounf the 18 minute mark. Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. 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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. Miss Williamson, a full-time mother, attended the hospital while her fianc Jay Cole, a carer, stayed at home with their other children. Pic: Wales News Service. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. There was also police patrolling the area as well as forensic officers at a nearby property. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. ", Another added: "Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. I will miss your smile. "It's just devastating," said Jasmine Tapner, clutching a baby in her arms. He thanked members of the local community for their 'understanding and support'. It made me never want to let my children out of my sight because I just didn't want anything to happen to them. 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 We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.'. Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River. 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. ', A neighbour said that Logan, also known as Logan Mwangi, was 'the kindest boy you could meet' and 'always looked so happy'. The police took the doorbell.". He was discovered in the nearby Ogmore River shortly after with three people including a 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder. 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. 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. It's very sad. Mr Cole later moved into the house following Miss Williamson's split from her first husband after less than a year of being married. 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,. Angharad Hunt and her fiance Jay Cole pictured with Logan. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. Officers asked anyone with any information to contact them, quoting reference number 2100268674. 'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. The National Center for Biotech Information, anyway. 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. 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. Ch Insp Geraint White had said: This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. 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. 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. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.. 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 police cordon remains in the area. Police divers have been searching the river while forensics teams go through the house. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. 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.". The mother and stepfather of a five-year-old boy found dead in a river near . 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. The South Wales Police have confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in conjunction with the death. Craig Mulligan, 14, John Cole, 40, and Angharad Williamson, 31, received life sentences after being convicted of the five-year-old boys murder. One said: 'I could hear the mum screaming for her son. ", Neighbour Frederick Witchell, 78, said: "He seemed like such a nice little boy. Three people, including a 13-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Last modified on Fri 6 Aug 2021 13.52 EDT. 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. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. "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. 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. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. A happy-go-lucky child.". 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. You must log in or register to reply here. She also said blue was Logan's favourite colour and he was good at playing hide-and-seek. Police confirmed a 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. We got up Saturday and there was police outside the house. Read about our approach to external linking. One of those, Rachel John, hit out at the parents on social media with sympathy for the parents. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. He thanked members of the local community for their "understanding and support". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. 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. A spokesman for South Wales Central Coroner's Office said they had been notified of the death but an inquest was not yet due to open. She said: 'I'm just shocked and gobsmacked - the is such a small community everyone is feeling the pain of what happened. Now those same neighbours are claiming the childs parents are the ones under arrest. DeSantis won't say he's running. All 3 got murder! A 30-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man and a boy, 13, were arrested after his body was found on Saturday. 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 body of Logan Mwangi, from Sarn, was found in the River Ogmore near Pandy Park on . 'This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.'. An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of the incident. 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. 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It was. 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. He was found near Pandy Park, Sarn, Bridgend . Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. By Mark Duell and Tom Bedford For Mailonline, Published: 03:19 EST, 2 August 2021 | Updated: 12:07 EST, 2 August 2021. Caroline Rees QC, prosecuting, said by this time Mulligan was already a complex, troubled and violent boy. 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. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend in the early hours of Saturday morning. 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. Logan and his family had recently returned from a holiday in Blackpool and contracted coronavirus during the trip. 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. Little Logan Mwangi was discovered in the Ogmore River after being reported. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. 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. ", Aled Young, 41, added: "We want to honour this little character. "He has been named as Logan Mwangi also known as Logan Williamson from Sarn. 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. Cole had raised him since he was nine months old and Mulligan was said to have idolised him. Those wanting to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near where his body was found. 2023 BBC. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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.". Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Wonder how the 13 year old plays into this? Please, A photograph of Logan Mwangi rests among floral tributes and toys in Sarn, south Wales. It's so sad, I can't comprehend what the family is going through. Logan was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. White said that regular contact had been made with the boys family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. 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. 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? ", Locals have paid their respects by leaving tributes and toys at a lamppost near where he was found. 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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