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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. Jennifer Coolidge, 61, looks like a blonde bombshell in low-cut black dress as she joins White Lotus stars at SAG Awards, What the frock were they thinking? '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. 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. 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. He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. This is what they say about degloving and small intestines: A teenager who took part in the ferocious murder with his step-parents of his five-year-old stepbrother has been named for the first time as he was detained for life for murder. The boy was from Bridgend. "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. ", Lois Sheppard, whose daughter, Maisie-Rae, left a tribute to Logan, said: "This is a tight-knit community and we're all absolutely gobsmacked. He was such a happy kid, always said please and thank you. 2023 BBC. We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. 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. The devices alert homeowners that somebody is at their front door by sending a notification to their phone along with a video. "This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. After saying specially trained officers were supporting the family, the force said three people were being held at separate police stations. 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. 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. It's my granddaughter and grandson's fifth birthday in a fortnight and Logan was invited," she said. White said that regular contact had been made with the boys family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. A boy was then pulled from the River Ogmore and was pronounced dead in hospital. Angharad Hunt and her fiance Jay Cole pictured with Logan. Officers were called at 5.45am to Bridgend, south Wales, to reports of a missing child. A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. The South Wales Police have confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in conjunction with the death. She said: 'I'm just shocked and gobsmacked - the is such a small community everyone is feeling the pain of what happened. Those wanting to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near where his body was found. 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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, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. "If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. The distraught mother of a five-year-old boy whose body was found in a river over the weekend collapsed when doctors told her he could not be saved, family friends have revealed. DeSantis won't say he's running. Officers asked anyone with any information to contact them, quoting reference number 2100268674. Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They later split but remained living in the same house with Mulligan, including while Cole began dating Williamson, who shortly afterwards became pregnant. A local man said: "One of our neighbours said that the mum had a camera fitted on her doorbell. Tributes have been made to the youngster, who loved Teletubbies and the Lion King, with flowers, teddy bears and other cuddly toys laid at the riverside park. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The day before the tragedy, Logan was said to have been seen kicking a football around with his stepfather on the patch of grass that separates their flat from the shallow river where he was found. We would request that respect is extended to all those involved, and that people do not speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. What are the major advantages and disadvantages of e-wallets in 2023. It takes just seconds to subscribe - simply click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. The three are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue. 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. Last modified on Fri 6 Aug 2021 13.52 EDT. ", Another added: "Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy. She said: "He was smart, intelligent, happy, polite. Logan Mwangi was found in the river near his home in Sarn, Bridgend in south Wales on Saturday morning. "My granddaughter is heartbroken. All 3 got murder! If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. I'm [standing] by a police cordon by a bridge over the River Ogmore and the bridge is cordoned off on both sides. 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. Craig Mulligan was sentenced to life for murdering and dumping the body of Logan Mwangi in the River Ogmore in 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. 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. By Mark Duell and Tom Bedford For Mailonline, Published: 03:19 EST, 2 August 2021 | Updated: 12:07 EST, 2 August 2021. Have you been affected by this story? Please, A photograph of Logan Mwangi rests among floral tributes and toys in Sarn, south Wales. On Monday afternoon, police divers were in the river. 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. The boy was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park, in the Sarn area of Bridgend, on Saturday. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. 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. In a later update, police said they were "keeping an open mind" to investigate the full circumstances around the incident. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. Miss Williamson's best friend Rhiannon Hales, 26, led tributes to Logan and described Miss Williamson as a devoted mother who was now devastated. Neighbours paid tribute to Logan, leaving toys and messages in front of his house. You are using an out of date browser. We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.. "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. According to early reports, the mother was pleading for assistance from neighbours at 5.45 AM after she noticed the back door was open. 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. The child died on the last day of a two-week isolation. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Police had been called to a report of a missing child at 5.45am on July 31. Little Logan Mwangi was discovered in the Ogmore River after being reported. 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. She said: 'I'm just shocked and gobsmacked - the is such a small community everyone is feeling the pain of what happened. The boy, named locally as Logan. He was taken to the Princess of Wales Hospital in the . Officers were called to an incident at Pandy Park, Bridgend at 5.45am today (Saturday July 31). Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Emotional tributes to the boy read: "RIP little angel" and "fly high lil man". MATTHEW HORWOOD/GETTY IMAGES. South Wales police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 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. The body of a five-year-old boy was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. "We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 'This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.'. A 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, are currently in police custody, South Wales Police said in an update on Sunday night, August 1. He has been described as a "kind, beautiful boy." The force called for anyone with any information to contact them quoting reference number 2100268674. He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed the child had died. It's so sad, I can't comprehend what the family is going through.'. 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. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. Retired Teacher Stuart Pitt Jailed Over Indecent Images For Second Time , Logan Williamson Tributes Pour In After the 5 Year Old Found Dead In Bridgend River, Electrical fires can cause devastating damage, Fed Up Yeovil Town FC Fans Prepare To Storm Club Board Room With Speculation Rife, Discover how Artificial Intelligence is applied in Online Casino gaming. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend county in the early hours of Saturday morning. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. ", 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. "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.". 'My little girl is also five and she loved Logan, they were like little boyfriend and girlfriend together. 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. He has been named as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. People living nearby have spoken of their shock at Logan's death. 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 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. "The boy was really sweet. Br prepared to be disgusted at the fake acting of the mother that starts arounf the 18 minute mark. He was kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever. Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. "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. Tributes have been paid to the "kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever" boy, from Sarn. You must log in or register to reply here. One said: 'I could hear the mum screaming for her son. 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. As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support whilst we carry out further enquiries.. 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. This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death. Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers. . One tribute at the scene reads: "Dear Logan, a shining light has gone out. She was shouting 'the back door was open' and calling for him.'. ', 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. Today, police widened the search area of the Ogmore River with divers spending a fourth day scouring the water and its banks after taping off another stretch. Teresa, who cares for her mother at home, said: "My mother has lived here for 32 years and nothing as bad as this has happened. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. Sorry for your loss.". A 39-year-old man, a woman aged 30, and a boy aged. A photograph of Logan Mwangi rests among floral tributes and toys in Sarn, south Wales. Neighbours said that Logan was "beyond excited" about taking part in the wedding and dressing up for the big day. A TRAGIC five-year-old boy found dead in a river was "so excited" to be a pageboy at his mum and stepdad's wedding. Police are 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. "It's just devastating," said Jasmine Tapner, clutching a baby in her arms. With the anonymity order lifted, the full details of Mulligan's life that were shown in the trial can now be reported. South Wales Police have now named the child as five-year-old Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. 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. This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.. The neighbour added: 'He had a lovely mischievous smile and was a cheeky chap.'. We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. Police forensics officers walk along a footpath in Sarn near Bridgend in South Wales today, Local people pay their respects in Sarn near Bridgend today following the death of five-year-old Logan on Saturday, local woman lays flowers and a soft toy in Sarn near Bridgend, South Wales, this morning, Forensic officers at the scene in the Sarn area of Bridgend today, near to where the five-year-old boy was found dead, Floral tributes and teddy bears have been left in Sarn today following the incident on Saturday, A police officer outside a house in Sarn today where posters supporting the NHS are seen. 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. One of Logan's classmates came with her parents to pay tribute to the five-year-old who she said "liked Spiderman". The river Ogmore at Bridgend. ', Messages left at the river bank include: 'Fly high Logan, sending love and kisses,' 'RIP angel' and 'Thinking of you. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. please someone make their body as dead as their eyes cuz if they ever had a soul it departed a long time ago..and that bitch that stood by and did nothing from the get go to protect her child should get the same as the guys. Mulligan had been in and out of foster care for several years before his stepfather, Cole, was given custody of him. 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. Content of external sites a boy was found in the local community who would like answers about what happened him. Body of Logan 's classmates came with her parents to pay tribute to the five-year-old who she said our said. 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