man admits murdering leanne williams found dead at her home in swansea

Matthew Battenbough has admitted murder (Picture: South Wales Police)

A man has admitted murdering a 47-year-old woman in her own home.

Leanne Williams was found dead in her home in the Townhill area of Swansea on February 27.

She had suffered ‘significant injuries’ consistent with an assault.

33-year-old Matthew Battenbough,of no fixed abode,appeared at Swansea crown court today where he pleaded guilty to murder.

He will be sentenced on September 26.

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Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.Detective Inspector David Butt of South Wales Police said: ‘The news of Leanne’s death was devastating to her family and to the wider communities of Townhill and Swansea.Leanne was found dead in her home (Picture: South Wales Police)‘Leanne’s family are being supported by specially trained officers. We hope that Matthew Battenbough’s guilty plea will offer them some relief following this traumatic time.’Originally another man was arrested as part of the investigation into Leanne’s murder.The second man,aged 41,was released from custody on March 5 and no further action was taken against him.Got a story?