Two adults and boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder after five-year-old’s body was pulled from river, police say

TWO adults and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a five-year-old’s body was pulled from a river in Wales. Officers found the little boy’s body in Ogmore River, Bridgend, after he was reported missing at 5.45am yesterday morning. The tot was taken to the nearby Princess of Wales Hospital where […]

TWO adults and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a five-year-old’s body was pulled from a river in Wales.

Officers found the little boy’s body in Ogmore River, Bridgend, after he was reported missing at 5.45am yesterday morning.

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The little boy’s body was found in Ogmore River, Bridgend[/caption]

The tot was taken to the nearby Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed he had died.

A 39-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, were today arrested on suspicion of murder.

South Wales Police said in a statement: “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.”

The force added: “We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.”

Cops were called to reports of a missing five-year-old in Sarn, Bridgend, at 5.45am on Saturday.

Officers attended and found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park.

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Officers have been scouring the area for clues[/caption]

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They have arrested three people[/caption]

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The investigation remains ongoing[/caption]

He was then taken to hospital where it was confirmed he had died.

Chief Inspector Geraint White said yesterday: “Our condolences go out to the family of the young boy and our thoughts are with them.

“We have been in regular contact with the family throughout today, and will ensure they are promptly updated of any significant developments.”

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.

“This is an extensive and sensitive investigation and many people have been affected by this death.”

Anyone with information can phone 101 and use the reference number 2100268674.

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They found the little boy’s body after being alerted that he was missing at 5.45am on Saturday[/caption]