It's my granddaughter and grandson's fifth birthday in a fortnight and Logan was invited," she said. He was in my daughter's class for two years I think and they would be going up to big school [primary] in September.". 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. JavaScript is disabled. A photo of the family home showed a strip on the doorframe where a doorbell may have been fixed. It's so sad, I can't comprehend what the family is going through.'. "They'd found a small snake in their garden and wanted to know if a snake had escaped from someone's house," she said. Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. It takes just seconds to subscribe - simply click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. She was shouting 'the back door was open' and calling for him.'. 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. 2023 BBC. Logan was reported missing around 5.45am on Saturday. 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. 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. Caroline Rees QC, prosecuting, said by this time Mulligan was already a complex, troubled and violent boy. 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. ", 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 has been named as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn. We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. Sorry for your loss.". A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. 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. Neighbours said they were woken by screams from outside the family's home on a terraced row of flats. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. 'They are good parents who love their children and bring them up well,' Miss Hales said. Local school mothers asked people to pay their respects by placing teddy bears at a lamp post and footbridge in the park close to where Logan was found. Logan was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. 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. 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. Send a private message on Facebook/Twitter, Via email: SWP101@south-wales.police.uk. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The devices alert homeowners that somebody is at their front door by sending a notification to their phone along with a video. We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him. 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". 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. One woman, who asked not to be named, said Logan was her daughter's best friend. 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A spokesperson for South Wales Police said on Monday: "Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a five year-old boy in Sarn, Bridgend. "We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him.". What's he waiting for? That situation would probably have been beyond the capabilities of even trained child services workers much less just a family with experience fostering. 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. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. Police and forensic officers have been searching the scene after the boy was discovered in the water. Although he spoke fondly of his stepfather, stepmother and youngest sibling, the family said they noticed he would only refer to Logan as the five-year-old, and spoke of wanting to kill the five-year-old. "He has been named as Logan Mwangi also known as Logan Williamson from Sarn. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. Ch Insp Geraint White had said: This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. The body of a five-year-old boy was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The boy, named locally as Logan. One tribute at the scene reads: "Dear Logan, a shining light has gone out. 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. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: 'This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. It's very sad. Registered in England No. Everyone is in a complete state of shock, we just can't make sense of what has happened.'. It's all very thorough.". A 39 year male, 30 year female and 13 year old male, all from the Bridgend [] ", Neighbour Frederick Witchell, 78, said: "He seemed like such a nice little boy. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Christina Applegate's emotional red carpet farewell: Brave actress carries 'FU MS' cane at SAG Awards alongside daughter Sadie after admitting ceremony might be her 'last' amid health battle, 'Breaking Bad' star Bryan Cranston says Trump's Make America Great Again slogan is RACIST and asks 'when was it ever great for the African American? Read about our approach to external linking. Everyone is in a complete state of shock, we can't make sense of what has happened. The girl's mum said: "He just seemed really happy and a good boy. I'm [standing] by a police cordon by a bridge over the River Ogmore and the bridge is cordoned off on both sides. On Monday afternoon, police divers were in the river. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. By Mark Duell and Tom Bedford For Mailonline, Published: 03:19 EST, 2 August 2021 | Updated: 12:07 EST, 2 August 2021. 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. We have been in regular contact with the family throughout today, and will ensure they are promptly updated of any significant developments. The community's in shock.". 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. 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. 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. It is understood Logan and his family had been self-isolating for two weeks. 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. A police cordon was in place at Pandy Park throughout the weekend and remained on Monday morning, August 2. 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. Officers have . "The mum said Logan had been self-isolating at the family home after testing positive for Covid. On 5.45am on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend. 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