Memorial : Constable Neil McLeod - New Zealand Police

Constable Neil McLeod

Died: 30 July 1890

At Mangawhare Wharf near Dargaville, Henry Funcke was removed from a passenger steamer after his rifle was taken from him.

In a fit of rage he then pulled out a hidden pistol and fired at the departing ship, striking Constable McLEOD, who was travelling to Auckland with his family.

Funcke was later acquitted on the grounds of insanity.