TRIBUTES TO ‘KIND, FUNNY, POLITE BOY’
SHOCK AFTER BODY OF BOY, 5, DISCOVERED IN RIVER
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “beautiful” five-year-old boy found dead in a river in Bridgend on Saturday.
The boy has been named by South Wales Police as Logan Williamson. He was found in the early hours of Saturday morning after police received a report of a missing child.
A statement from South Wales Police said: “Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a five-year-old boy in Sarn, Bridgend. He has been named as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, from Sarn.”
Police said on Sunday evening that a 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, had been arrested on suspicion of murder and were in police custody when the Gazette went to press.
The force said it was not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
On Monday, divers were pictured in the water searching the river where the five-year-old was found.
Forensic teams have also been seen searching addresses in Lower Llansantffraid, Sarn.
People have paid tribute on social media and in messages placed with floral tributes to the “kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever” boy.
Locals have paid their respects by leaving teddy bears at a lamppost near where he was found.
One tribute at the scene read: “Dear Logan, a shining light has gone out. You have been taken away too soon. I will miss your smile.”
Another note, attached to a teddy, read: “Thinking of you at this horrible time. Sorry for your loss.”
A date has not yet been set for an inquest into his death.
On 5.45am on Saturday, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend.
Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park.
He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed the child had passed away.
On Saturday night, Chief Inspector Geraint White said: “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.
“We recognise there are a lot of people in the local community who would like answers about what happened to him.
“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.
“This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.
“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.
“As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support while we carry out further inquiries.”
Bridgend council leader Huw David said: “People throughout Bridgend county borough have been devastated by this shocking news.
“The tragic death of this young child has saddened us all, but Sarn remains a very close, tight-knit community and residents are looking out for one another even as they offer South Wales Police full support in their ongoing investigations.
“Our thoughts remain with all those who have been affected by this tragic death.”