Savage William Joyce beat 'vulnerable' Darren Leach then left him to burn in fire - before cruelly stealing his TV

Cruel William Joyce had been making demands for his victim's rent money and was seen leaving his flat with his television

Comments News Samuel Port 17:26, 07 Nov 2025

View 3 Images Darren Leach and William Joyce (Image: WYP)

A violent man who "would prey on vulnerable people for his own selfish gains" savagely beat a "kind and thoughtful" man then left him to burn in a fire. ‌

William Joyce, 38, of Woodview Terrace, Beeston, Leeds, has been convicted of murdering Darren Leach today (Friday, November 7) following a trial at Leeds Crown Court . He was also found guilty of an offence of theft in relation to a television that belonged to Darren. ‌

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