New Plymouth murder investigation: Police name man found dead near Wind Wand

Martin Mooney, 68, died on St Aubyn St in New Plymouth on November 19.

Police have named the man found dead in New Plymouth near the Wind Wand last month.

He was Martin James Mooney, 68, of New Plymouth.

Mooney was found with critical injures after an altercation on St Aubyn St just before 7pm on November 19 and died at the scene.

A 44-year-old man arrested at the scene was charged with murder and remanded in custody to appear in New Plymouth High Court on December 5.

Detective Sergeant Christoper Allemann of the New Plymouth CIB said the investigation into Mooney’s death was ongoing and they would like to hear from any potential witnesses.

Scene of the homicide investigation in New Plymouth last month. Photo / NZME

“If you have information which might be relevant to our investigation, please contact us via 105 and quote file number 251119/8652,” Allemann said.