Logan Mwangi

Youngster suffered 56 injuries similar to those found in high-speed crash victims before his body was dumped 'like fly-tipped rubbish' near his home, ...

“It is difficult to imagine how Logan must have suffered at the hands of those who he trusted, and inconceivable that those who should have loved and protected him betrayed him in the worst possible way. She accused Cole of punching Logan twice in the stomach and ordering the youth to “sweep” Logan if he stuttered or flinched. Ms Williams denies this. After Williamson gave birth to his child, Cole was reluctant to let Logan see the baby and later claimed the boy had tried to smother the infant. You liar.” In the months and weeks leading up to his death, Logan had been “dehumanised” by his family, prosecutors said.

Angharad Williamson, John Cole and teenager murdered five-year-old boy after months of abuse, jury finds.

The woman who fostered him said he was fascinated with killing and on the day he left had an “evil” grin on his face. The case focuses attention on the disturbing increase in abuse suffered by children during the Covid pandemic. In her closing speech, Caroline Rees QC said Logan was “dehumanised” by each of the defendants. Cole said: “The only way this boy understands is pain.” Rees said his death would have been slow and painful. The world is a colder and darker place without his warm smile and the happy energy.

Logan, who was found dumped in a river in South Wales, was said to have injuries similar to victims of high-speed crashes or someone who had fallen from a ...

She added: "We cannot lose sight of the fact that one of those found guilty is still a child and the response to him must be one of both punishment and appropriate support. Later, she told a friend the youth had confessed to pushing Logan down the stairs but it was not until January last year that she told the police. When he died, he had been isolating for 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19 and was treated like a "prisoner", the prosecution said. He was wearing mismatched pyjamas and was said to have undergone a "brutal and sustained assault". Logan, who was found dumped in a river in South Wales, was said to have injuries similar to victims of high-speed crashes or someone who had fallen from a height. Speaking outside Cardiff Crown Court afterwards, Mr Mwangi said Logan was the "most beautiful boy" and the world is a "colder and darker place without his smile and happy energy in which he lived his life".

Logan Mwangi suffered "catastrophic" internal injuries which were the result of a "brutal and sustained assault". | ITV News Wales.

Experts said the injuries could have only been caused by a "brutal and sustained assault" inflicted on Logan in the hours, or days, prior his death. He claimed he woke to the sound of Williamson screaming Logan was dead and he panicked. She accused Cole of punching Logan twice in the stomach and ordering the youth to "sweep" Logan if he stuttered or flinched. They said they reported the teen's "desire for violence" and threats to harm Logan to his social worker but that she seemed unconcerned - something the social worker denies. In the months and weeks leading up to his death, Logan had been "dehumanised" by his family, prosecutors said. The mother and stepfather of a five-year-old boy whose body was found dumped in a river have been found guilty of his murder.

The youngster was found dead in a river near his home in Bridgend, South Wales, on the morning of July 31, 2021.

They also said the injuries were “consistent with child abuse”. He claimed he woke to the sound of Williamson screaming Logan was dead and he panicked. CCTV shows a bedroom light being switched on and off while Cole and the youth were out – the prosecution used this evidence to show Williamson was awake and aware Logan was dead. Prosecutors said this was part of an “elaborate” cover-up concocted by the defendants and all three were accused of perverting the course of justice, of which Williamson and the youth were convicted. She accused Cole of punching Logan twice in the stomach and ordering the youth to “sweep” Logan if he stuttered or flinched. Ms Williams denies this. A support worker also heard the youth singing: “I love kids, I f****** love kids, I love to punch kids in the head, it’s orgasmic.” After Williamson gave birth to his own child, Cole was reluctant to let Logan see the baby and later claimed the boy had tried to smother the infant. In the months and weeks leading up to his death, Logan had been “dehumanised” by his family, prosecutors said. Judge Mrs Justice Jefford had to interrupt the jury and the clerk to tell Williamson to be quiet before the verdict against the youth was given. Both Williamson and the youth were convicted of a further charge of perverting the course of justice – an offence Cole had admitted before trial. Williamson screamed “no, no, no” and fell to the floor as the verdicts were returned.

The five-year-old boy had just completed his first year at Tondu Primary School in Bridgend, South Wales when he died in July last year.

“As a friendly, energetic and popular little boy, Logan leaves us with many fond memories. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “The pupils, teachers, staff and governors were all devastated to learn of the death of Logan Mwangi, and the school community remains shocked and deeply saddened by his loss,” the school said in a statement.

Logan was discovered in the River Ogmore in Pandy Park, Bridgend, South Wales, on the morning of July 31 2021.

They also said the injuries were “consistent with child abuse”. He claimed he woke to the sound of Williamson screaming Logan was dead and he panicked. CCTV shows a bedroom light being switched on and off while Cole and the youth were out – the prosecution used this evidence to show Williamson was awake and aware Logan was dead. Prosecutors said this was part of an “elaborate” cover-up concocted by the defendants and all three were accused of perverting the course of justice, of which Williamson and the youth were convicted. She accused Cole of punching Logan twice in the stomach and ordering the youth to “sweep” Logan if he stuttered or flinched. Ms Williams denies this. A support worker also heard the youth singing: “I love kids, I f****** love kids, I love to punch kids in the head, it’s orgasmic.” After Williamson gave birth to his own child, Cole was reluctant to let Logan see the baby and later claimed the boy had tried to smother the infant. In the months and weeks leading up to his death, Logan had been “dehumanised” by his family, prosecutors said. Judge Mrs Justice Jefford had to interrupt the jury and the clerk to tell Williamson to be quiet before the verdict against the youth was given. Both Williamson and the youth were convicted of a further charge of perverting the course of justice – an offence Cole had admitted before trial. Williamson screamed “no, no, no” and fell to the floor as the verdicts were returned.

Like many young victims before him, it seems the clues to what was happening were not put together.

Williamson said she slept the night through, woke to find that Logan was missing, and had no idea how he died. On 29 July a row broke out over a trivial matter: damage to a stereo that Logan was blamed for. On the same day, Williamson called the police and told them Boy X had confessed to pushing Logan down the stairs in August. She said she felt Logan was in danger and asked for help. Social services knew of Cole’s criminal past and Logan had been placed on the child protection register (CPR), a list of all children in Wales identified as being at risk of significant harm. On 21 July Logan tested positive for Covid. The isolation rules imposed by Cole and Williamson were cruel. In court, Cole claimed Logan fell over as he tried to scramble on to a kitchen surface. In early 2021 Boy X was hit by his mother and he was taken into care. She went to a private school, studied film at college in Southend and worked as the manager of a phone shop in east London. During the holidays, on 15 August Logan broke an arm in a fall. Friends from those days say he was a racist with an interest in the National Front. When Logan’s body was examined after he was found lifeless in the River Ogmore, close to the family home in Sarn, south Wales, it was bruised, grazed and scratched from head to toe. The attack or attacks that caused his death had been sustained and he would certainly have been in pain for many hours.

The five-year-old boy had just completed his first year at Tondu Primary School in Bridgend, South Wales when he died in July last year.

“As a friendly, energetic and popular little boy, Logan leaves us with many fond memories. “Logan was always smiling, and was described in court by his own teachers as having the kind of smile that could light up a classroom. Logan was always smiling, and was described in court by his own teachers as having the kind of smile that could light up a classroom