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| Bridgend: Two babies' bodies found and three arrested | |
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| There was a police presence at a house in Wildmill, Bridgend, on Monday | There was a police presence at a house in Wildmill, Bridgend, on Monday |
| Three people have been arrested after the bodies of two babies were found at a home. | Three people have been arrested after the bodies of two babies were found at a home. |
| South Wales Police were called to a property in Wildmill, Bridgend, on Saturday evening. | |
| Two men, aged 37 and 47, and one woman, 29, have been arrested on suspicion of concealing the birth of a child. | Two men, aged 37 and 47, and one woman, 29, have been arrested on suspicion of concealing the birth of a child. |
| The leader of Bridgend council, Huw David, called it "shocking and tragic", and appealed to people to remain calm and to avoid speculation. | |
| The council offered help and support to residents. | |
| One, Jordan Mansell, said he noticed a police presence in the area around the road, Maes-y-Felin, on Sunday. | |
| Police were called on Saturday after the bodies were found at a home | |
| "It is a bit of a shock, a shock to everyone really," he said. "You wouldn't expect it to happen on this street, would you." | |
| Mr David said: "Residents of Wildmill are supporting one another closely while South Wales Police carry out their ongoing investigations." | |
| Police say they will maintain a "visible presence" in the area and want anyone with information to get in touch | |
| Supt Marc Attwell, of South Wales Police, said the incident was "distressing" and appealed for anyone with information to contact the force. | Supt Marc Attwell, of South Wales Police, said the incident was "distressing" and appealed for anyone with information to contact the force. |
| "There will be a visible police presence in the area as extensive inquiries continue over the weekend and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to talk to officers," he added. | "There will be a visible police presence in the area as extensive inquiries continue over the weekend and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to talk to officers," he added. |
| All three suspects remain in police custody. | All three suspects remain in police custody. |