Overview
- Liam Walters, from Pencoed, is charged with the murder of David Rogers, 58, who died in hospital on March 2 after an incident in the early hours of February 28.
- Walters appeared at Newport Crown Court, spoke to confirm his details, did not enter a plea, and was remanded in custody.
- Court listings schedule a plea and trial preparation hearing for April 1 and set a prospective two‑week trial to begin on August 17.
- Emergency services were called to Felindre Road, Pencoed, between late Friday night and early Saturday, where Rogers was found critically injured.
- South Wales Police are appealing for anyone in the Felindre Road area between 12:30am and 4:30am on February 28 to contact 101 quoting reference 2600063517 or to use the Major Incident Public Portal, as Rogers' family pay tribute to the devoted father known as 'Disco Dave'.