Man charged with murder of Gosia Wiktor in Leeds
Last updated 17th Jun 2026
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Leeds. Gosia Wiktor was found seriously injured on Foster Square.
Gosia's family have paid tribute: “It is so hard to find words when our hearts are filled with sorrow. It will be so difficult, and life will be so different, learning to live without you. We still cannot believe that we will no longer hear your laughter, see your smile...
“You left far too soon, leaving behind an emptiness that nothing can fill. As a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, you were the heart of our family, a source of warmth, love, and joy.
“We are not able to say goodbye. The pain felt by our entire family is beyond words. That is why we will not say ‘farewell,’ because we believe that love is stronger than death. Instead, we will simply say: ‘Stay close.’
“Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Your loving family.”
Jack Johns, aged 52, of School Street, Tingley, was charged overnight and has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court this morning.