Pictured: 'Funny and polite' five-year-old boy found dead in river as man, 39, woman, 30, and boy, 13, are held on suspicion of his murder
- Logan Williamson's body was found in river near his home in Bridgend, Wales
- Two adults and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder
- There were fears he had walked out of his house on Saturday to the river nearby
- But police became suspicious after interviewing Logan's family at their home
A five-year-old boy at the centre of a shocking murder inquiry has been named locally as 'funny and polite' Logan Williamson.
Two adults and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder after Logan's body was found in a river near his home.
The fun-loving schoolboy was reported missing at 5.45am on Saturday morning and there were fears he had walked out of his house to the river nearby.
But police became suspicious after interviewing Logan's family at their home in Bridgend, South Wales.
After stating that specially trained officers were supporting the family, South Wales Police released a statement saying a 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy were under arrest on suspicion of murder.
Logan Williamson, five, is pictured at the Ogmore River where he was found dead on Saturday
'Funny and polite' Logan was found dead in the Ogmore River, near Pandy Park in Bridgend
Police became suspicious after interviewing Logan's family at their home in Bridgend
They are being held at separate police stations and social services have been called in because of the age of the young suspect. The age of criminal responsibility in the UK is ten.
Logan was found dead in the Ogmore River, near Pandy Park in Bridgend where he loved to play with his friends.
Police and forensic officers have been searching the scene after the five-year-old was discovered in the water early on Saturday morning.
The murder investigation has shocked the community and police say they understand locals want answers about how Logan died.
A five-year-old girl - said to be Logan's best friend - looks at the tributes with her mother today
Mourners are pictured next to the tributes left in Sarn near Bridgend this morning
Police forensics officers are pictures this morning outside a house in Sarn near Bridgend
They have appealed for information from anyone who has information about the hours leading up to his tragic death.
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.
Family friend Rhiannon Hales said on Facebook: 'He was a beautiful boy. He was kind, funny, polite, handsome and clever. He is loved unconditionally and has unfortunately lost his life.'
Another friend in Sarn, Bridgend, said: 'Logan was the cutest kid, always smiling and a real bundle of energy.
Local people pay their respects in Sarn near Bridgend today following the incident
local woman lays flowers and a soft toy in Sarn near Bridgend, South Wales, this morning
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
'Everyone is in a complete state of shock, we just can't make sense of what has happened.'
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.
A South Wales Police spokesman said: 'We can confirm that following reports of concerns for a missing five-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.
'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. We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.'
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
Chief Inspector Geraint White said: 'This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life.
'We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch.
'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation.
'If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.'
Mr White said 'regular contact' has been made with the boy's family, who are being supported by specialist trained officers.
Tributes and teddy bears left near the scene following the boy's death in South Wales
Large parts of Pandy Park in Sarn were sealed off as police forensics teams carried out a serch
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward
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.
'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.'
He thanked members of the local community for their 'understanding and support'.
Officers asked anyone with any information to contact them, quoting reference number 2100268674
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