Leanne Williams murder investigation update: Man charged with murder

A 33-year-old man will appear in court on Wednesday charged with the murder of Leanne Williams in Swansea.

Matthew Battenbough is due to appear at Swansea Magistrates' Court 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 post mortem, 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.”

Anybody with information or footage can submit it online here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP25C02-PO1

Alternatively, please contact us by one of the following means, quoting occurrence number 2500063736.

• Live Chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk/
• Contact us via https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
• 101. Always call 999 in an emergency
• Or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111