Renter accused of ‘brutally’ attacking landlord, ramming vehicle into home

A suspect is in custody after he attacked his landlord Tuesday night in Jensen Beach, according to deputies.

In a post on the Martin County Sheriff’s Office page, investigators described the incident as “violent and disturbing.”

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Detectives said the attack occurred at a two-story home on the 1000 block of Northeast Ocean View Circle in Jensen Beach.

Investigators said Brian Thomas Leach, 69, who rents the lower level of the home, invited his landlord — who lives upstairs — to come downstairs for dinner…

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