Father Murdered by Son in Shocking W7 Attack
Leon Joseph, 37, from Elfwine Road, W7, was found guilty of killing his father, 60-year-old Glenroy Joseph, after a dramatic three-week trial at Isleworth Crown Court. The jury ruled manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. Joseph was also convicted of two assaults by beating and one count of actual bodily harm.
Brutal Killing Sparks Murder Probe
On 20 July 2020, police rushed to Joseph’s flat after neighbours reported loud shouting. Officers forced entry just before 6pm, where they discovered Glenroy Joseph dead inside. A post-mortem revealed multiple stab wounds, bone fractures, and severe head and brain injuries.
Detectives quickly launched a murder investigation. Joseph had fled the scene before police arrived, dumping his bloodied clothes in a neighbour’s bin.
CCTV Footage Shows Brazen Escape
Security cameras caught Joseph running away, covering nearly a mile to Glade Lane. There, a woman found him collapsed and called 999. Despite paramedics’ arrival, Joseph refused to reveal his true address or explain the blood near his eye.
Violent Rampage After Leaving Hospital
After being taken to hospital, Joseph left A&E at around 9:15pm and went on a violent spree, attacking strangers in the street over 15 minutes.
- A bus driver was struck on the head while on his phone, causing him to fall and drop his phone.
- A man out exercising tried to intervene as Joseph shouted at a woman, only to be hit on the back of the head and knocked down.
- An elderly man, just prayed after leaving his mosque, was punched and injured severely enough to require hospital treatment.
High-Speed Chase Ends on Fire Station Roof
When police arrived, Joseph fled again, running until he climbed onto the roof of Southall Fire Station. He remained there all night before being arrested at 7am on 21 July. Joseph continued to act aggressively and insult officers after his arrest.
Investigation Wraps With Mental Health Verdict
Following a mental health assessment, detectives deemed Joseph fit for questioning. The Met’s Specialist Crime South (Homicide) unit led the case. On 16 July, Joseph was handed a hospital order with a full restriction under the Mental Health Act — meaning indefinite detention.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan O’Sullivan said: “I can’t imagine what Glenroy’s family and friends are going through. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“I also want to thank the three public assault victims for their bravery and support during this terrifying ordeal. I hope they can now begin to move on.”
