Man charged with murder after allegedly assaulting mother with pot plant
A NSW Central Coast man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his 82-year-old mother with a pot plant.
Police allege David Mapp, 56, assaulted his mother Colleen Wilson yesterday morning in the Tumbi Umbi home they lived in together.
Mapp then left the Eastern Road home in Wilson's car before returning to ring emergency services.
A man has been arrested following the death of an older woman in Tumbi Umbi on the NSW Central Coast, on Thursday, July 28, 2022. 9News
Police say they received the call around 5.15pm and rushed to the scene to conduct a welfare check.
Inside the property, they found Wilson dead with head injuries.
Mapp was on the scene.
He was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged.
Forensic police examine the crime scene. 9News
Mapp fronted court on Friday where his lawyer did not apply for bail.
He remains behind bars.
Neighbours have been left "shocked and very upset" by the incident in the close-knit community.
"It's an older community, so there's a lot of older people out there who are probably going to feel quite frightened," Annabelle Molony, a neighbour, said.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.
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