A MAN has admitted to murdering his partner during a violent attack in her home.
Jack Johns, 52, of School Street, Tingley, pleaded guilty at Leeds Crown Court on September 30 to the murder of Malgorzata Wiktor, known as Gosia, at her home in Foster Square, Belle Isle, on June 11.
On the morning of 11 June, Gosia’s son called 999 after being told his mother had not turned up for work and then finding he was unable to get into her house.
Officers forced entry and found Johns unconscious on top of Ms Wiktor, who had suffered severe head and facial injuries and a stab wound to the chest.
A claw hammer and knife were found nearby.
Gosia Wiktor (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
Detective Inspector Hannah Dixon, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "This was a sustained attack with Johns causing extensive injuries to the woman he claimed to love.
"Our investigation found that there had been concerns from both sides of their families and from Gosia’s friends about some of the behaviour shown by Johns in their relatively short but intense relationship.
"It is clear how well liked and loved Gosia was, and I am glad for her friends and family that Johns has admitted responsibility and spared them the further distress of a trial."