'It was needless and selfish': Family of murdered Leeds man condemn killer who 'preys on vulnerable people'

'It was needless and selfish': Family of murdered Leeds man condemn killer who 'preys on vulnerable people'

'Kind and thoughtful' Darren Leach was horrifically murdered by William Joyce

Comments News Samuel Port 17:44, 07 Nov 2025

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The heartbroken family of a murdered Leeds man have condemned his violent killer who would "prey on vulnerable people". ‌

"Kind and thoughtful" Darren Leach, 53, was found dead on March 18 this year at his home in Marsden Grove in Beeston. Murderer William Joyce, 38, of Woodview Terrace, Beeston, was convicted of the killing at Leeds Crown Court today (Friday, November 7). ‌

Joyce savagely beat Mr Leach, breaking his ribs and leaving him with a broken larynx. He then died in a fire he was