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Murder investigation launched after woman's death

Maria Cassidy
BBC News
South Wales Police Leanne Williams wearing a pink hoodie. She is holding a rope guiding a brown and white horse beside her. They are in a wooded area. South Wales Police
Leanne Williams, 47, was found in her home in Townhill, Swansea

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 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 on Gomer Road.