New Plymouth District Court Photo: NZME / Tara Shaskey
A man charged with murder in relation to a death in Pātea on Saturday has been granted interim name suppression following a brief appearance in the New Plymouth District Court.
The 34-year-old was not required to plea and was remanded in custody.
He will reappear in the High Court early next month.
The court ordered that a mental health report be prepared for the man.
Police were called to a family harm incident at Pātea address shortly before 9am Saturday and located a 60-year-old man with critical injuries.
He died at the scene.
A scene examination at the property was expected to conclude today.
Police would like to hear from anyone with information relevant to the incident who has not yet spoken to them.
They were invited to contact Police via 105 and quote file number 240825/6995.