A social services investigation is under way following the death of five-year-old Logan Mwangi and the convictions of his mother, stepfather and a teenager for his murder. Just a month before Logan was killed in July last year social workers in Bridgend removed him from the child protection register - meaning he was believed to be no longer at risk of serious harm.
An inquiry will establish whether anything could have been done to save him and whether improvements to safeguarding practices are needed in Wales. Stepfather John Cole, 40, mother Angharad Williamson, 31, and a 14-year-old boy were all convicted at Cardiff Crown Court of Logan's murder. Logan had suffered "catastrophic" internal injuries consistent with a "brutal and sustained assault" likened to a car crash.
Jurors heard evidence from social workers and health visitors from Bridgend County Council who were heavily involved with the family for the months leading up to the boy's death. The day before police found his body in the River Ogmore, social worker Debbie Williams had spent 20 minutes outside their home speaking to the three defendants, but did not see or hear Logan.
