Police appeal for help over the 'unexplained' death of a man in Leeds

Police investigating the unexplained death of a man from Leeds are making an appeal for any information or witnesses who may have seen him in the time before he died.

Officers were called at 8:29am on Wednesday 19 March to a report of a concern for safety for a man at a property on Marsden Grove in the Beeston area of Leeds.

It was confirmed by paramedics a short time later that the man had died. A small fire was found within the property.

The man has now been named as Darren Leach, 53, who lived at the property.

Leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said:

“We are currently treating Darren’s death as unexplained. To help with our enquiries, we would like to hear from any witnesses who might have seen Darren at any point on the previous day, Tuesday 18th March.

“In particular we are appealing to anyone who may have seen him in Cross Flatts park on the Tuesday morning, or anyone who saw him walking between the park and the parade of shops on Beeston Road between 12pm and 2.30pm on the Tuesday afternoon.

“We are also seeking anyone that may have spoken with or seen Darren from 2.30pm on the Tuesday up until him being found by officers the following morning.

“Specialist officers are supporting Darren’s family as the investigation continues.”

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