
Police investigating the death of Darren Leach have charged a man with his murder.
William Joyce, aged 38, of Woodview Terrace in Beeston, has been remanded in custody to appear before Leeds magistrates today (1 April 2025).
Joyce was arrested on 30 March as part of the investigation into the death of Mr Leach, whose body was found at his address in Marsden Grove, Leeds on 19 March.

This post is based on a press release issued by West Yorkshire Police
Photo: Darren Leach
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