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    Man Charged with Murder of Leanne Williams in Townhill

    Rhys GregoryBy Rhys GregoryMarch 5, 2025No Comments
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    Matthew Battenbough, 33, has been charged with the murder of Leanne Williams.  He is due to appear at Swansea Magistrates Court today, Wednesday March 5 at 10am.

    No further action is being taken against a 41-year-old man arrested as part of the investigation and he has been released from police custody.

    South Wales Police’s Major Crime Team launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body at an address in Townhill on Thursday, February 27.

    Leanne Williams, 47, was found by police officers at her home in Gomer Road at approximately 2pm.

    A Home Office Postmortem, which was carried out in the days that followed, identified significant injuries consistent with an assault.

    Detective Superintendent Mark O’Shea said: “We are still piecing together Leanne’s last known movements from 6pm on Monday, February 24, to 2.20pm the following Thursday when she was found by officers.

    “Anyone who lives in or who has travelled through Gomer Road or surrounding areas during this time are asked to check their private CCTV or dashcam footage for anything that may be relevant. It doesn’t matter how insignificant it may seem. We particularly want to hear from people who knew Leanne and who have not yet spoken with officers.“

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