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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. 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. "This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.". 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The murder investigation has shocked the community and police say they understand locals want answers about how Logan died. He had a smile that lit up the world. '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. Police and forensic officers have been searching the scene after the boy was discovered in the water. "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. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend county in the early hours of Saturday morning. 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It is not yet known the relationship between those arrested and the boy. With the anonymity order lifted, the full details of Mulligan's life that were shown in the trial can now be reported. We normally see him running around here with other kids. He has been described as a "kind, beautiful boy." Craig Mulligan was sentenced to life for murdering and dumping the body of Logan Mwangi in the River Ogmore in Bridgend. 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. After saying specially trained officers were supporting the family, the force said three people were being held at separate police stations. Logan - who was also known as Logan Williamson - was found in the river and taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend where it was confirmed he had died. 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. ', 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. Ian Tapner added: "It's such a sad loss of a young lad - he had a bright future ahead of him. Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. 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! Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. DeSantis won't say he's running. Logan was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday after neighbours heard his mum desperately shouting "the back door was open". Family friend Rhiannon Hales said on Facebook: 'He was a beautiful boy. "The mum said Logan had been self-isolating at the family home after testing positive for Covid. 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. What are the major advantages and disadvantages of e-wallets in 2023. 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. One said: 'I could hear the mum screaming for her son. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend in the early hours of Saturday morning. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Officers are not looking for anyone else over the incident. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. 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. The force on Tuesday widened the search area of the river with divers spending a fourth day scouring the water and its banks. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. Three people are arrested on suspicion of murder after Logan Mwangi, also known as Williamson, died. It may not display this or other websites correctly. "My granddaughter is heartbroken. 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. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. Craig Mulligan, 14, John Cole, 40, and Angharad Williamson, 31, received life sentences after being convicted of the five-year-old boys murder. A photo of the family home showed a strip on the doorframe where a doorbell may have been fixed. 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Although he spoke fondly of his stepfather, stepmother and youngest sibling, the family said they noticed he would only refer to Logan as the five-year-old, and spoke of wanting to kill the five-year-old. 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. We got up Saturday and there was police outside the house. 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. 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One said: 'I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. Logan's friends were said to be "heartbroken" by his death. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. 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. On Saturday, Chief Inspector Geraint White said detectives were keeping an open mind about what happened. ', 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. JavaScript is disabled. Officers attended and shortly after found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. Police confirmed a 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. It is very quiet here, there are just a few dog walkers about. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The following day detectives arrested two adults and a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. The South Wales Police have confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in conjunction with the death. Pic: Wales News Service. Police . 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