", Neighbour Frederick Witchell, 78, said: "He seemed like such a nice little boy. There are a number of teddies, candles and flowers which are placed nearby, and handwritten messages with words like "RIP angel" and "fly high, little man" written on them. A 30-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man and a boy, 13, were. The South Wales Police have confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in conjunction with the death. This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.. 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. As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support whilst we carry out further enquiries.. On 5.45am on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend. It is understood Logan and his family had been self-isolating for two weeks. Police . 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. 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. Everyone is in a complete state of shock, we just can't make sense of what has happened.'. Police confirmed a 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 'They are good parents who love their children and bring them up well,' Miss Hales said. Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. 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. We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. Police divers have been searching the river while forensics teams go through the house. Last modified on Fri 6 Aug 2021 13.52 EDT. Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. 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. ', A neighbour said that Logan, also known as Logan Mwangi, was 'the kindest boy you could meet' and 'always looked so happy'. 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. He was kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever. She said: "He was smart, intelligent, happy, polite. 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 '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. 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. ', 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. 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. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend in the early hours of Saturday morning. 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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. ", Another added: "Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He added: '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. 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Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River. People living nearby have spoken of their shock at Logan's death. 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. Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. He thanked members of the local community for their 'understanding and support'. 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. The force said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. "The boy was really sweet. 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. Neighbours said that Logan was "beyond excited" about taking part in the wedding and dressing up for the big day. Officers were called to an incident at Pandy Park, Bridgend at 5.45am today (Saturday July 31). What's he waiting for? 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. He is loved unconditionally and has unfortunately lost his life. 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. Police had been called to a report of a missing child at 5.45am on July 31. 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