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. Logan Williamson's body was found in River Ogmore close to home in Sarn near Bridgend, South Wales Police arrest man, 39, woman, 30, and boy, 13, on suspicion of murder after the discovery on. The police said they were "not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident". 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. A photo of the family home showed a strip on the doorframe where a doorbell may have been fixed. The body of Logan Mwangi, from Sarn, was found in the River Ogmore near Pandy Park on . Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. That situation would probably have been beyond the capabilities of even trained child services workers much less just a family with experience fostering. "It's just devastating," said Jasmine Tapner, clutching a baby in her arms. She said: 'I'm just shocked and gobsmacked - the is such a small community everyone is feeling the pain of what happened. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Logan was reported missing around 5.45am on Saturday. Bridgend river death: Friends of boy, 5, 'heartbroken' 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". The girl's mum said: "He just seemed really happy and a good boy. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. Those wishing to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near the scene of the tragedy. "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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. One tribute at the scene reads: "Dear Logan, a shining light has gone out. We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.'. White said that regular contact had been made with the boys family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. 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. What's he waiting for? Bridgend: Tributes to boy found dead in river, Logan is seen with his mum Angharad Williamson and her fiance Jay Cole, Logan was remembered as a "happy" and "polite" young boy, Forensic officers carry out a search along the River Ogmore in Bridgend, Police have been searching the family home in the Sarn area of Bridgend. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. 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We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. The devices alert homeowners that somebody is at their front door by sending a notification to their phone along with a video. Ian Tapner added: "It's such a sad loss of a young lad - he had a bright future ahead of him. He was kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever. A happy-go-lucky child.". Logan was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. Specialist officers were seen searching the river banks after taping off another stretch. Family friends said they received a phone call on Saturday morning from Logan's distraught mother. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Thank you for the update and welcome to the Den. 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. Miss Williamson, a full-time mother, attended the hospital while her fianc Jay Cole, a carer, stayed at home with their other children. MATTHEW HORWOOD/GETTY IMAGES. Logan's friends were said to be "heartbroken" by his death. Have you been affected by this story? Small toys have also been attached to a nearby post. ", Aled Young, 41, added: "We want to honour this little character. It made me never want to let my children out of my sight because I just didn't want anything to happen to them. Send a private message on Facebook/Twitter, Via email: SWP101@south-wales.police.uk. We normally see him running around here with other kids. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged 13 were arrested on suspicion of murder. 2023 BBC. One said: 'I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. "They've had the drone overhead flying up and down the river and the forensics teams have been in and out of the house. 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It was so wrong for them to insist that he stay there. 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. Everyone is in a complete state of shock, we can't make sense of what has happened. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. He thanked members of the local community for their "understanding and support". Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Logan Mwangi was found in the river near his home in Sarn, Bridgend in south Wales on Saturday morning. 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A local man said: "One of our neighbours said that the mum had a camera fitted on her doorbell. 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. Officers asked anyone with any information to contact them, quoting reference number 2100268674. A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of the incident. Family friend Rhiannon Hales said on Facebook: 'He was a beautiful boy. Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. ', Another friend in Sarn, Bridgend, said: 'Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend county in the early hours of Saturday morning. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park where he loved to play with his friends. Officers are not looking for anyone else over the incident. 'I'm shocked and just devastated by what's happened, he called me Auntie Rhi, but Logan was like my own little boy. Mr White said "regular contact" has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Pic: Wales News Service, Well-wishers were asked to leave teddy bears at the scene, Lots of people have left notes, cards and gifts for the five-year-old, Someone left a drawing from another child at the scene, Another person left a specially-made bear, The five-year-old boy's body was found in the river in the early hours of Saturday. On Sunday, bouquets of flowers, teddies and candles were seen on the grass at Pandy Park. Logan was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday after neighbours heard his mum desperately shouting "the back door was open". He loved colouring and did all the coronavirus posters in the front window of their flat. Wonder how the 13 year old plays into this? 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. "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. 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 river Ogmore at Bridgend. A five-year-old girl - who is said to have been Logan's best friend - looks at the tributes with her mother in South Wales today, Tributes left in Pandy Park in Bridgend, south Wales, near to where the five-year-old boy was found dead, A woman leaves a Bart Simpson doll today at Pandy Park in Bridgend, South Wales, following the discovery, Tributes left in Pandy Park in Bridgend, south Wales, which have been placed there today in memory of Logan, Tributes left in Pandy Park in Bridgend, south Wales, today with one saying 'fly high Logan', Mourners are pictured next to the tributes left in Sarn near Bridgend this morning following the discovery over the weekend, Police forensics officers are pictured this morning outside a pebbledash former council house in Sarn near Bridgend, A police diver comes out of the River Ogmore in Sarn near Bridgend today as officers continue their investigation, A police diver searches through the River Ogmore in Sarn today as South Wales Police officers remain at the scene, Her mother, who didn't want to be named, said: 'Logan was very smart, intelligent, happy and polite. "Logan was beyond excited - he was also so smiley. 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,. Who has been arrested in connection with the death? Officers attended and shortly after found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. 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. The couple had been in a relationship for around three years. 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