Woy Woy GP pleads not guilty to mother's murder

A 61-year-old Woy Woy general practitioner has been arrested at his Woy Woy practice and extradited to Tasmania for the alleged murder of his mother

Dr Stephen Edwards was arrested in April and extradited to face the murder charge over the death of his 88-year-old mother Ms Nelda Edwards.

He has pleaded not guilty in a Hobart court.

Police allege Dr Edward's mother died after being administered medication at her Sandy Bay home in March.

After entering the plea of not guilty on May 2, Dr Edwards was remanded in custody to face the Hobart Supreme Court in July this year.

Brisbane Water LAC's Superintendent Danny Sullivan has confirmed that the Brisbane Water LAC made the arrest of Dr Edwards upon receiving a warrant from Tasmanian Police.

According to the Woy Woy General Practice website, Dr Edwards had a keen interest in developing alternative models of aged care and had dedicated his time to the study of geriatrics, dementia and palliative care.

Interview, 11 May 2016

Danny Sullivan, Brisbane Water LAC Superintendent

Website, 12 May 2016

www.ipn.com.au/gp/nsw-woy-woy-general-practice

Reporter, Dilon Luke