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Boy, five, dies after being found in Ogmore River, Bridgend | |
(32 minutes later) | |
Officers found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park | Officers found the body of the child in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park |
The body of a five-year-old boy has been found in a river in Bridgend. | |
South Wales Police said it was called to a report of missing child at Sarn at 05:45 BST. | South Wales Police said it was called to a report of missing child at Sarn at 05:45 BST. |
Officers found the boy in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park. | |
He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend where it was confirmed he had died. His family is being supported by specially trained officers. | |
An investigation is under way and police are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at about 05:45 on Saturday. | |
Ch Insp Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. | Ch Insp Geraint White said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. |
"Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can." | "Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can." |
He added: "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation." | He added: "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation." |