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". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park where he loved to play with his friends. He thanked members of the local community for their "understanding and support". The three are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue. He loved colouring and did all the coronavirus posters in the front window of their flat. 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The force on Tuesday widened the search area of the river with divers spending a fourth day scouring the water and its banks. 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. A photo of the family home showed a strip on the doorframe where a doorbell may have been fixed. 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It's so sad, I can't comprehend what the family is going through.'. Logan Mwangi was found in the river near his home in Sarn, Bridgend in south Wales on Saturday morning. 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. Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. Neighbours speculated yesterday that police had removed a video doorbell as part of the search for evidence. He thanked members of the local community for their understanding and support. Read about our approach to external linking. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. A family friend said Logan was "He was funny, polite, handsome and clever. Police . 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. 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. On Saturday night, Chief Inspector Geraint White said: Our condolences go out to the family of the young boy and our thoughts are with them. Search teams were called to Sarn, Bridgend, where the child was found in the River Ogmore, near Pandy Park. The couple had been together for around three years after Miss Williamson and Logan moved to the ground-floor flat in Sarn. To get the latest email updates from WalesOnline click here. Family friend Rhiannon Hales said on Facebook: 'He was a beautiful boy. 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The child was was named today as 'funny and polite' Logan Williamson as South Wales Police said they were still questioning a 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of the boy's murder after after his body was found in the River Ogmore close to his home in the village of Sarn near Bridgend. She also said blue was Logan's favourite colour and he was good at playing hide-and-seek. 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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. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: 'This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. 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 was kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What's he waiting for? Read about our approach to external linking. Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. The force said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. You have been taken away too soon. We normally see him running around here with other kids. Send a private message on Facebook/Twitter, Via email: SWP101@south-wales.police.uk. Childs body pulled from Ogmore River in Sarn, south Wales, on Saturday. Police had been called to a report of a missing child at 5.45am on July 31. One of those, Rachel John, hit out at the parents on social media with sympathy for the parents. This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.. That situation would probably have been beyond the capabilities of even trained child services workers much less just a family with experience fostering. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. South Wales Police have now named the child as five-year-old Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. 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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. 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. But her fianc also lived there and the couple had a baby daughter together in January last year. There are eight posters in the downstairs widow of the property supporting the NHS and urging people to wash their hands and stay safe during the pandemic. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. JavaScript is disabled. Now those same neighbours are claiming the childs parents are the ones under arrest. "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. 'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. He has been named as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. Logan Williamson, from Wales, was found dead after police were called to reports of a missing child at around 5.45am on Saturday and pulled his body from the River Ogmore in Sarn, Bridgend. 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. Miss Williamson's best friend Rhiannon Hales, 26, led tributes to Logan and described Miss Williamson as a devoted mother who was now devastated. He has been described as a "kind, beautiful boy." Those wanting to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near where his body was found. Ian Tapner added: "It's such a sad loss of a young lad - he had a bright future ahead of him. He was taken to the Princess of Wales Hospital in the . It was. ', Tributes left at the scene in the Sarn area of Bridgend today, near to where five-year-old Logan was found dead, A police officer at a cordon near the scene in Sarn today as the investigation continues. It is very quiet here, there are just a few dog walkers about. 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 five-year-old boy who was found dead in a river has been named by police as Logan Mwangi. 894646. ", Lois Sheppard, whose daughter, Maisie-Rae, left a tribute to Logan, said: "This is a tight-knit community and we're all absolutely gobsmacked. The elderly couple, who have taken 80 children into their semi-detached home in South Wales, said the teenager who killed Logan Mwangi was 'far and away' the worst. It's just shocking. South Wales Police posted an update on Sunday night, August 1, announcing the arrests and said they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. 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