He thanked members of the local community for their "understanding and support". After saying specially trained officers were supporting the family, the force said three people were being held at separate police stations. "I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. One tribute at the scene reads: "Dear Logan, a shining light has gone out. Specialist officers were seen searching the river banks after taping off another stretch. White said that regular contact had been made with the boys family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. He has been described as a "kind, beautiful boy." ", Locals have paid their respects by leaving tributes and toys at a lamppost near where he was found. 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". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Neighbours said detectives had seized video from the family's doorbell camera. Miss Williamson, a full-time mother, attended the hospital while her fianc Jay Cole, a carer, stayed at home with their other children. 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. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. JavaScript is disabled. ", Another note, attached to a teddy, reads: "Thinking of you at this horrible time. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. He was kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever. South Wales Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. Logan was found dead in the river near Pandy Park where he loved to play with his friends. They have appealed for information from anyone who has information about the hours leading up to his tragic death. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend in the early hours of Saturday morning. ', 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support whilst we carry out further enquiries.. 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. Those wishing to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near the scene of the tragedy. Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. "The mum said Logan had been self-isolating at the family home after testing positive for Covid. The body of Logan Mwangi, from Sarn, was found in the River Ogmore near Pandy Park on . Logan Williamson was discovered in the River Ogmore close to his home in the village of Sarn near Bridgend early on Saturday, and South Wales Police officers have been questioning three people on suspicion of murder. The three are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue. Neighbours speculated yesterday that police had removed a video doorbell as part of the search for evidence. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Logan, who was found dumped in a river in South Wales, was said to have injuries similar to victims of high-speed crashes or someone who had fallen from a height. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. 'I'm shocked and just devastated by what's happened, he called me Auntie Rhi, but Logan was like my own little boy. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. Officers are not looking for anyone else, the force said. 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,. It takes just seconds to subscribe - simply click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. 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. Angharad Hunt and her fiance Jay Cole pictured with Logan. 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