Three arrested on suspicion of murder following death of Bridgend boy

The 5 year old was reported missing early on Saturday morning

Author: Lauren JonesPublished 2nd Aug 2021

Three people including a teenager have been arrested following the death of a 5 year old boy in Bridgend.

The child was reported missing at 05:45am on Saturday before being discovered in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park.

Police have arrested three people - all from the Bridgend area - on suspicion of murder.

They are a 39 year old man, 30 year old woman and a 13 year old boy.

South Wales Police say they're not looking for anyone else in connection with the 5 year old's death but are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.