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A MONSTER mum sobbed today as she was jailed for murdering her son along with her partner and a teen before dumping his body like "fly-tipped rubbish" in a river. Logan Mwangi, five, was found with "severe injuries" likened to falling from a great height or a "high velocity" car crash. He was pulled from Ogmore River close to his home in Bridgend, South Wales, in mis-matched pyjamas in July last year. The youngster had suffered 56 external injuries to his head, face, torso arms and legs from "blunt force trauma". The horrific catalogue of injuries included a fractured shoulder, extensive bleeding to the scalp and back of his head and a significant trauma to the brain. Logan had been so battered even his tongue was bruised but tragically he was still alive for several agonising hours after his liver and bowel were torn. Had his evil killers called for help, the boy would have had an 80 per cent chance of survival. Read more on the tragedy … [Read more...] about Evil mum sobs as she, her partner and boy, 14, jailed for life for murdering Logan Mwangi, 5, and dumping body in river

A POLICE officer today told a court of the harrowing moment she found a five-year-old boy dead in a river after allegedly being murdered. Logan Mwangi was found with horrific injuries after being dumped in the Ogmore River near his home in Bridgend like "fly-tipped" rubbish. His mum Angharad Williamson, 30, stepdad John Cole, 40, and a 14-year-old boy are accused of murder and perverting the course of justice. Jurors at Cardiff Crown Court were today shown footage of the moment Logan was discovered dead in the river. PC Lauren Keen could be seen running down the muddy bank after seeing his body through an opening in a hedge at the corner of the park. She said: "He (Logan) was laying on his right side. "He was in an open foetal position and he was submerged under the water. "I immediately went into the water, I took around three strides to get to where Logan was. Most read in The Sun 'FREE THE BODY' Ulrika strips NAKED in most … [Read more...] about Harrowing moment cop found lifeless Logan Mwangi in river after he was ‘flytipped’ by ‘murder mum, stepdad and boy, 14’

A TEEN accused of murdering a five-year-old boy played Call of Duty just hours after the youngster's body was pulled from a river, a court heard. Logan Mwangi was found with horrific injuries after being dumped in the Ogmore River near his home in Bridgend like "fly-tipped" rubbish. His mum Angharad Williamson, 30, stepdad John Cole, 40, and a 14-year-old boy are accused of murder and perverting the course of justice. Jurors at Cardiff Crown Court today watched bodycam footage of police at an address around three to four hours after his body was pulled from the river. PC Brian Cooper said the teen defendant was playing Call of Duty on his Xbox at the time. The officer said he was "fully immersed" in the game and made a comment, saying: "You're f***ing adopted". PC Cooper agreed he also made "other inappropriate comments" while playing the 18 certificate game. When asked how his "demeanour" was, the cop replied: "He was fully involved in the game, used the maps and … [Read more...] about Boy, 14, accused of murdering Logan Mwangi, 5, ‘seen playing Call of Duty hours after body pulled from river’

A BOY, 16, was stabbed to death in the street in Wolverhampton and his knifeman is still on the loose. Emergency services arrived at the incident on Mount Road in Lanesfield shortly after 8.30pm on Wednesday, but the boy's life could not be saved. The teenager was found seriously injured and later pronounced dead at the scene. West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation to find the boy's killer. Chief Inspector Will O'Connor said: "Firstly, my thoughts are with the boy's family and friends during this extremely difficult time. They are now being supported by specialist officers. "The investigation is progressing at pace and detectives are reviewing CCTV and forensically examining the scene. Read more UK News BLOCKED OUT Travellers force school to close after caravans pitch up right outside gates UNDER WRAPS Critics rage 'what was the point' as Meg bullying probe will NEVER be published … [Read more...] about Boy, 16, stabbed to death in the street in Wolverhampton with knifeman still on the loose

A schoolboy described as “pure evil” murdered his five-year-old stepbrother just five days after being allowed to move into his home by social services despite making repeated threats against him. Craig Mulligan – who can be named after a judge lifted an anonymity order – was 13 when he, along with his stepfather John Cole, 40, and mother Angharad Williamson, 31, killed Logan Mwangi and dumped his body in a river near their home in Bridgend, South Wales. Cole and Williamson were jailed for life, while Mulligan was told he would be detained for a minimum of 15 years. The teenager, who was not related by blood to Cole, idolised him and was allowed to move in with the family despite a foster family describing him as “pure evil” and begging social workers to take him away because they were unable to cope. The foster family warned the authorities that Mulligan had issued threats to kill Logan, who was already on the at risk register. He moved into the family home in Sarn, … [Read more...] about ‘Pure evil’: Boy, 14, murdered five-year-old stepbrother days after moving in with him

The mum of a 10-year-old boy who was mauled to death by a seven-stone dog called ‘Beast’ has condemned the prison sentences given to the animal’s owners. Jack Lis was attacked by the XL Bully dog while playing with a friend after school in Caerphilly, South Wales. Amy Salter, 29, and Brandon Hayden, 19, were in charge of the dangerous animal when it attacked Jack in November. Hayden had taken on the dog after seeing an advert for it on Facebook which said the animal was ‘free’ but ‘not good with other dogs ’. He took ownership of it but asked his friend Salter if she could keep the dog at her house due to his own lack of space. Earlier this month they were both handed prison sentences for being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control. Hayden was jailed for four years and six months while Salter was handed three years at Cardiff Crown Court. But, Jack’s mum, Emma Whitfield, has said the sentences don’t go far enough and has vowed to appeal by launching a … [Read more...] about Mum of boy, 10, mauled to death by dog named ‘Beast’ condemns owners’ sentences

A MISSING boy has been found dead at a summer camp while he was on a church trip with 40 kids. Pau Kahi, 12, mysteriously vanished at Summit Grove in New Freedom, Pennsylvania on Wednesday before he was discovered in a swimming pool. The boy was among dozens of kids and adults, from Lancaster County, who were visiting the camp, York Daily Record reports. Kahi went missing just before 4pm before police were notified hours later. Cops said he was last wearing a white T-shirt and black and green swimming trunks as they issued an urgent appeal. Kahi’s body was found just before 2am on Thursday. read more us news 'HACKED AND DELETED' Anonymous 'hacks period tracker apps to protect abortion seekers' Police have revealed that his family has been made aware of his death. In a statement, Summit Grove said the boy was not part of the campsite. Cops closed off the pool as they continue their investigation and Thursday's camps have been … [Read more...] about Missing boy, 12, is found dead at summer camp while on church group trip with 40 other kids

The teenager who helped kill five-year-old Logan Mwangi has finally been unmasked as ‘pure evil’ schoolboy Craig Mulligan. The 14-year-old was found guilty of murdering the defenceless little boy alongside his dad John Cole, 40, and Logan’s mum Angharad Williamson, 31 . Mulligan moved into the family home just five days before Logan’s lifeless body was found dumped in a river with injuries likened to a ‘severe car crash’ in July last year. Prosecutors said the timing of the move and Logan’s tragic death was ‘no coincidence’. The teenager has been described as ‘monster’ who made repeated threats to kill his five-year-old stepbrother and gleefully chanted about his love of harming young children. Previously, Mulligan could not be named due to being under 18, which granted him automatic anonymity unless a judge chose to lift it. Judge Mrs Justice Jefford said it was of ‘significant public interest’ to know why Mulligan had been placed into the family home. … [Read more...] about Unmasked: Logan Mwangi’s ‘pure evil’ teen killer who moved in days before his death

A 14-year-old "monster" sentenced to life in prison for murdering five-year-old Logan Mwangi has been named as Craig Mulligan. It is common for children in criminal cases not to be identified, but a judge at Cardiff Crown Court decided to lift an anonymity order in this instance. Reporters asked for it to be removed on grounds of public interest and open justice. Earlier, Mulligan, along with Logan's mother, Angharad Williamson, 31, and Mulligan's stepfather, John Cole, 40 , was sentenced to life in prison. The teenager was 13 when he took part in fatal assaults on Logan and helped Cole to dispose of the youngster's body in the River Ogmore, Bridgend. Logan was murdered just five days after Mulligan began living in the same house as him, something described by prosecutors as "no coincidence". The little boy weighed only 3st 1lb before his death, the judge said, and was 3ft 5in tall. In submissions to the court, a foster family Mulligan was placed with said he made … [Read more...] about Boy, 14, who murdered five-year-old Logan Mwangi named as Craig Mulligan as judge lifts anonymity order

ARCHIE Battersbee's mum says the schoolboy has given her a "glimmer of hope" - as she vows to fight for his life in the High Court. Hollie Dance says her 12-year-old son is responding to music and smell, despite lying in a coma in a London hospital. She found the youngster unconscious at the family home in Southend, Essex on April 7 this year. He has not woken since , and doctors say he should be removed from life support after suffering "brain stem death". Medics have been backed by a judge, who agreed earlier this month that ventilation should stop. However, Hollie has launched an appeal, which begins tomorrow. She has begged the courts for more time, and says Archie has squeezed her hand from his bed at the Royal London Hospital. Read more on Archie Battersbee ARCHIE BATTLE A boy who can squeeze my hand ISN'T brain dead, says Archie Battersbee's mum MY VOW Heartbreaking message mum whispered to … [Read more...] about I got an incredible glimmer of hope that my boy WILL wake from coma – he just needs time, says Archie Battersbee’s mum