The defendants on trial accused of murdering five-year-old Logan Mwangi were "behaving like rats in a bag, fighting each other to the end, intent on forcing attention away from themselves", the prosecuting barrister told the court.
Ms Caroline Rees QC was delivering her closing speeches at the trial of Logan's mother Angharad Williamson, 31, of Lower Llansantffraid, Sarn, Bridgend, and stepdad John Cole, 40, of Maesglas, Ynysawdre, Bridgend, who both deny his murder. A third defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, has also pleaded not guilty to murder and all are on trial at Cardiff Crown Court.
The Crown says Logan had been subjected to a “brutal and sustained assault” prior to his death and suffered the kind of injuries usually seen in car crash victims before his body was dumped in the River Ogmore. All three defendants are also accused of perverting the course of justice including moving Logan’s body to the river near Pandy Park, removing his clothing, washing bloodstained bed linen, and making a false missing person report to police. You can get more court news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
