Murder accused appears in court in bandages

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A man accused of killing a woman in her Auckland home has appeared in court with his arms heavily bandaged.

The 63-year-old appeared in Auckland District Court this afternoon charged with the murder of 47-year-old Bimla Wati.

He was given name suppression by Judge Heather Simpson until his next appearance at the High Court in Auckland in three weeks, so family could inform other relatives.

No plea was entered and no bail application was made.

The court heard he would be taken back to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The victim was found dead inside her Mt Wellington home on Monday night and police said they were not seeking anyone else in connection with the case, dubbed Operation Burgundy.

Detective Inspector Chris Cahill said police were called out after reports of a domestic dispute on Rielly Place.

When they arrived, they discovered the body of the woman and the defendant who had suffered injuries to his arms.

He underwent surgery at Middlemore Hospital during the week and in court today stood in the dock with white bandages covering his forearms.

Police said investigations into the exact circumstances surrounding Ms Wati's death were ongoing and they urged anyone with further information to come forward.