Mother Lois Shepherd, 25, left a cuddly toy baby shark chosen by daughter Maisie-Rae, four. Police . One said: 'I could hear the mum screaming for her son. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. The police said they were "not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident". Wonder how the 13 year old plays into this? ", Neighbour Frederick Witchell, 78, said: "He seemed like such a nice little boy. A happy-go-lucky child.". He was in my daughter's class for two years I think and they would be going up to big school [primary] in September.". According to early reports, the mother was pleading for assistance from neighbours at 5.45 AM after she noticed the back door was open. If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. She said Logan was a "loving boy, always chatty, smiley when you walked past the house". 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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. No more details about the circumstances surrounding the death have been released. Police have named a five-year-old boy who was found dead in a river as Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson. A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. She said: 'I'm just shocked and gobsmacked - the is such a small community everyone is feeling the pain of what happened. He added: '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. Logan was reported missing at around 5.45am on Saturday after neighbours heard his mum desperately shouting "the back door was open". I'm [standing] by a police cordon by a bridge over the River Ogmore and the bridge is cordoned off on both sides. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. A 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, are being held in connection with the death, South Wales Police said on Sunday evening. Logan was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed that he had died. 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The murder investigation has shocked the community and police say they understand locals want answers about how Logan died. Those wishing to pay their respects were encouraged to place teddy bears at a lamppost and footbridge near the scene of the tragedy. 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. Ch Insp Geraint White had said: This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. The mother and stepfather of a five-year-old boy found dead in a river near . 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. He was such a happy kid, always said please and thank you. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. On 5.45am on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a report of concern for a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend. 'They are good parents who love their children and bring them up well,' Miss Hales said. "Anyone who has any information in relation to the incident can contact the Major Crime Team directly via this public portal.". The community's in shock.". Little Logan Mwangi was discovered in the Ogmore River after being reported. Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, have placed flowers, teddies and cards near Ogmore River where Logan Mwangi's body was found on Saturday morning. "It's just devastating," said Jasmine Tapner, clutching a baby in her arms. "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. He was in the same school as my daughter and for the last few weeks he had Covid and was self isolating. 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A photograph of Logan Mwangi rests among floral tributes and toys in Sarn, south Wales. According to ncbi.nlm.nih. But friends said the family did not have a video doorbell. Logan was in a nursery class at Brynmenyn Primary School in Bridgend where he was loved by pupils and staff. 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Last modified on Fri 6 Aug 2021 13.52 EDT. Police forensics officers at a house in Sarn near Bridgend today as the investigation continues, A police car is pictured at a footpath leading to the River Ogmore in Sarn near Bridgend today, Police are seen after Logan was found dead in the Ogmore River, near Pandy Park in Bridgend, Officers were called at 5.45am on Saturday and the boy's body was found in the River Ogmore. It may not display this or other websites correctly. "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. The couple had been together for around three years after Miss Williamson and Logan moved to the ground-floor flat in Sarn. What's he waiting for? He didn't really know what a pageboy was - only that it meant getting dressed up. 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. Logan's body was found in the Ogmore River in Bridgend county in the early hours of Saturday morning, Logan's friends wrote messages to say how much they loved him, Teddies and balloons have been left in memory of the little boy, More tributes have been left near the river where Logan's body was found, Grieving neighbours and friends have described Logan as a happy little boy, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Logan Williamson, the 5-year-old who went missing in Bridgend, South Wales and was found dead in a nearby river, has seen locals and neighbours state it's his parents who are under arrest as well as their older child. A date has not yet been set for an inquest into his death. 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The river Ogmore at Bridgend. Email webnews@mirror.co.uk. Social services have been called in because of the age of the youngest suspect, who is only three years within the age of criminal responsibility in the UK, which is ten. 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 body of a five-year-old boy was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. 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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. As our investigation continues I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support whilst we carry out further enquiries.. 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Neighbours heard his mother desperately shouting, "the back door was open". He thanked members of the local community for their 'understanding and support'. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The three are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue. The force on Tuesday widened the search area of the river with divers spending a fourth day scouring the water and its banks. "I only live up the road and it's so close to home. "I think they were planning on getting married next year but they wanted to get the kids involved. "This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.". Huw David, leader of Bridgend council, said: "People throughout Bridgend county borough have been devastated by this shocking news. A man aged 39, a 30-year-old woman and a boy aged 13 remained in police custody last night. 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