The schoolboy who was also known as Logan Williamson was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday and when police attended the home they found his body in the River Ogmore, very close to the propertys front door. They have appealed for information from anyone who has information about the hours leading up to his tragic death. 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 Mwangi was found in the river near his home in Sarn, Bridgend in south Wales on Saturday morning. She also said blue was Logan's favourite colour and he was good at playing hide-and-seek. 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. But her fianc also lived there and the couple had a baby daughter together in January last year. 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. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The child has been named by police as Logan Mwangi also known as Logan Williamson. "He has been named as Logan Mwangi also known as Logan Williamson from Sarn. South Wales Police said a 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy had been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. 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. The murder investigation has shocked the community and police say they understand locals want answers about how Logan died. Police and forensic officers have been searching the scene after the boy was discovered in the water. According to early reports, the mother was pleading for assistance from neighbours at 5.45 AM after she noticed the back door was open. It has shocked Sarn this, people are reeling from it.". Police are investigating how the boy ended up in the water after he was reported missing at 5.45am. Neighbours said that Logan was "beyond excited" about taking part in the wedding and dressing up for the big day. This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.. ', Fast food lovers say Panera Bread and Shake Shack offer the WORST bang for your buck with the average cost of a meal topping $14: DailyMail.com reveals the most expensive takeout chains, 'Yankee tax': South Carolina proposes $500 fee for new residents after huge spike in migration saw more than four million people move to the Palmetto state in a decade in search of lower taxes and warmer weather, Pregnant mum is left in tears after her $66 baby shower cake arrives looking very different than expected, 'Won't somebody think of the fentanyl dealers?' "We can't get our heads around it. "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.". 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'Logan was beyond excited - he was also so smiley. 'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. The force on Tuesday widened the search area of the river with divers spending a fourth day scouring the water and its banks. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend in the early hours of Saturday morning. ", Another note, attached to a teddy, reads: "Thinking of you at this horrible time. Have you been affected by this story? ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. You can now get all of the need-to-know news sent straight to your inbox by signing up for our free WalesOnline newsletter. 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. Pic: Wales News Service, Police searched the area at the weekend. The force said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. Police had been called to a report of a missing child at 5.45am on July 31. He was in my daughter's class for two years I think and they would be going up to big school [primary] in September.". Family friends said they received a phone call on Saturday morning from Logan's distraught mother. 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. 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. 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 woman aged 30, and a boy aged. It is very quiet here, there are just a few dog walkers about. It was. The force has also said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. 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. 'This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.'. As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support whilst we carry out further enquiries.. 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. The body of the youngster, who comes from Sarn, Bridgend, was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park after police were called to a report of a missing child in the early hours of Saturday morning. ", 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. We got up Saturday and there was police outside the house. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. Mulligan carried out the fatal assault on Logan with his stepfather John Cole, 40, in the flat where they lived in Lower Llansantffraid, Sarn, while his stepmother and the youngsters biological mother Angharad Williamson, 31, stood by and did nothing. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. 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. 'My little girl is also five and she loved Logan, they were like little boyfriend and girlfriend together. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. On 5.45am on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend. Police divers have been at the scene on Monday, A police dive team search the river where Logan was found, Investigations into the circumstances of Logan's death continue, Floral tributes and teddy bears have been left near the river, A local woman lays flowers and a soft toy in Lower Llantsaffraid. One woman, who asked not to be named, said Logan was her daughter's best friend. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A family friend said Logan was "He was funny, polite, handsome and clever. On Monday afternoon, police divers were in the river. ", Another added: "Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. One said: 'I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. The devices alert homeowners that somebody is at their front door by sending a notification to their phone along with a video. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. JavaScript is disabled. Logan . A 30-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man and a boy, 13, were arrested after his body was found on Saturday. Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River. 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. Ch Insp Geraint White had said: This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. 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. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. One of Logan's classmates came with her parents to pay tribute to the five-year-old who she said "liked Spiderman". 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. They later split but remained living in the same house with Mulligan, including while Cole began dating Williamson, who shortly afterwards became pregnant. 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. She was shouting 'the back door was open' and calling for him.'. 'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. 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. "I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. Please, The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. ", Neighbour Frederick Witchell, 78, said: "He seemed like such a nice little boy. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Detectives investigating the death of the schoolboy, also known as Logan Williamson, have seized doorbell camera footage from the family home. Police have named a five-year-old boy who was found dead in a river as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson. 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. It's very sad. Logan Williamson's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend, South Wales after he was reported missing just before 6am on Saturday. So, not being a medical person, I have heard of degloving, enough to know that having it happen to the small intestine HAD to be rare. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.. ', A neighbour said that Logan, also known as Logan Mwangi, was 'the kindest boy you could meet' and 'always looked so happy'. Who has been arrested in connection with the death? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I will miss your smile. 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We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. A police cordon was in place at Pandy Park throughout the weekend and remained on Monday morning, August 2. 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". Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. He didn't deserve this. Ch Insp Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. One resident said: It all sounded very odd, the back door open and at that time of the morning, too, everybody around here believes it was the parents and it was a made-up story of events. It's my granddaughter and grandson's fifth birthday in a fortnight and Logan was invited," she said. Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. 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