Mental health assessment for murder accused

The woman appeared in the High Court at Wellington. Photo / File

A woman accused of a deadly stabbing spree in Wellington will undergo further mental health assessments before her next court appearance.

The woman appeared in the High Court at Wellington today, where an order suppressing her name was continued.

The woman, in her 20s, sat in the dock and for much of the hearing her mouth was chattering.

Justice Simon France suppressed the contents of today's hearing. It can be reported that a further mental health assessment has been ordered for the woman.

She remains in custody ahead of a further hearing, likely to be held next month.

The woman faces a charge of murder over the death of Noel Hudson Garratt, 67, and charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for stabbing other victims, who have name suppression.

The alleged attacks happened in the northern Wellington suburb of Johnsonville in early July.