Leeds man guilty of murdering flat-mate in 'brutal' New Year's Day attack
Scott Silkstone has been found guilty of killing 'vulnerable' flatmate Dwayne Tuohey
Last updated 29th Jul 2026
A man has been found guilty of murdering his flatmate in Leeds - during what's being called a 'brutal' attack which happened on New Years Day this year.
51 year old Scott Silkstone, of no fixed address, attacked 55 year old Dwayne Tuohey, who was later found unconscious by paramedics near bins outside the flats where he lived at Gargrave Court.
During trial Leeds Crown Court heard how the pair had spent New Years Eve 2025 together going to withdraw cash at a nearby post office.
Silkstone took crutches away from Dwayne, who'd lost a leg several years earlier.
He was seen on CCTV carrying one of the crutches before its through he launched an attack on Dwayne inside his flat.
Blood was found throughout the home, including on a prosthetic leg, a crutch, a heater, a shower seat and a metal box - several of the items were used as weapons.
CCTV footage captured at around 8am on New Years Day showed Silkstone dragging Dwayne, who was by then seriously injured, from his flat and into a lift.
Dwayne was struck repeatedly as he was removed from the building, eventually being left outside in critical condition.
He later died in hospital.
Silkstone will be sentenced on September 7.
Detective Inspector Jodie Hayes, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “My thoughts are with Dwayne Tuohey’s loved ones today.
“Silkstone carried out a prolonged, degrading and vicious assault on a defenceless and vulnerable man who he was abusive to and attempted to control.
“He continued to deny responsibility for Dwayne’s murder despite the overwhelming evidence against him. This meant Dwayne’s family had to endure the continuing anguish of a full trial.”
“I hope today’s verdict brings them some closure.”