Murder investigation after woman's body found
A murder investigation has been launched and two arrests made after a woman's body was found at her home.South Wales Police officers were called to the property on Gomer Road in Townhill, Swansea, on 27 February at 14:00 GMT. The force has confirmed that the woman was 47-year-old Leanne Williams.Two men have been arrested as part of the investigation and are currently in police custody.
In a statement, the force said a post post mortem had been carried out and identified "significant injuries consistent with an assault". Det Supt Mark O'Shea said the "tragic news is a shock to the community". "We are piecing together Leanne's last known movements from 18:00 on Monday, February 24, to 14:20 the following Thursday when she was found by officers," he added.He said the police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this matter at this time.A police cordon remains in place at the address in Gomer Road.
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