New information on Natasha Mullan, charged with aiding murder accused Tristan Rowland

Police allege a Mid-North Coast woman charged with aiding and harbouring a man accused of murder was found with a 30cm knife when she was arrested.

Police allege a Mid-North Coast woman charged with aiding and harbouring a man accused of murder was found with a 30cm knife when she was arrested.

Natasha Mullan, 39, was allegedly found with the blade when apprehended on September 26 last year in Coffs Harbour.

Police are yet to indicate whether the knife has any connection to the alleged murder of Warren West, 41.

In documents before court police allege Mullan “was found to be carrying a cutting weapon” — the knife.

Police allege Mullan harboured, maintained and assisted accused stabbing murder suspect Tristan Rowland after the Kurrajong St death of Mr West on September 26, 2024.

NSW Police at Kurrajong St, Coffs Harbour following reports of an assault about 4.15am on September 26 2024. Picture: Toni Moon/NewsLocal

Police allege Mullan knew at the time that Rowland, 25, was alleged to have committed a serious indictable offence, court documents state.

Police will allege Mullan harboured Rowland between 4.17am and 5.13am on September 26 to the time of her arrest on February 28.

Forensics officers at a Kurrajong St, Coffs Harbour property after the alleged assault. Warren West, 41, later died at Coffs Harbour Hospital. Picture: Toni Moon/NewsLocal

The two accused appeared in Coffs Harbour Local Court on Tuesday last week.

Mullan faces charges of accessory after the fact to murder and carrying a cutting weapon upon apprehension.

Rowland faces a charge of murder.

They continue to be held in custody with bail formally refused and will appear again on July 29.

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Originally published as New information on Natasha Mullan, charged with aiding murder accused Tristan Rowland