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.
Officers found the little boy’s body in Ogmore River, Bridgend at 5.45am yesterday morning.
He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed that he had died.
South Wales Police said in a statement today: “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 man, 30-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy, all from the Bridgend area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.”
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
Chief Inspector Geraint White said yesterday: “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.”
Anyone with information can phone 101 and use the reference number 2100268674.
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