Logan Mwangi: Mum and step-dad in court over death of boy, five
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Logan was found dead in the River Ogmore on Saturday
The mother and step-father of a five-year-old boy whose body was found in a river have appeared in court.
Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, was found in the River Ogmore in Aberkenfig, Bridgend county, on Saturday.
His step-father John Cole, 39, has been charged with his murder.
Both Mr Cole and the boy's mother, Angharad Williamson, 30, both from Sarn, have been charged with perverting the course of justice.
A 13-year-old boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has also been charged with perverting the course of justice.
Angharad Williamson and John Cole have both been charged over the death of Logan
The three defendants appeared separately at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
The court heard all charges relate to the period between the 28 July and 1 August.
All three defendants were remanded in custody and will appear at Newport Crown Court on Friday.
Mr Cole and Ms Williamson spoke only to confirm their name, age and address.
Logan's body was found at about 05:45 BST on Saturday after reports of concerns for a missing five-year-old.
He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, where it was confirmed he had died.
One of Logan's classmates, who came with her parents to pay tribute near where his body was found, described him as a "happy boy" who "liked Spider-Man" and "playing hide and seek".
The girl's mother said: "He just seemed really happy and a good boy. He was in my daughter's class for two years I think and they would be going up to big school in September."
Teddies and balloons were left next to the River Ogmore in memory of Logan
Logan's neighbour Teresa Mason said: "The boy was really sweet. A happy-go-lucky child.
"We can't get our heads around it. We normally see him running around here with other kids. We got up Saturday and there was police outside the house. It's just shocking."