Man Charged with Murder and Child Destruction After Pregnant Mum Found Dead in Donaghadee
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder and child destruction following the death of Sarah Montgomery, a 27-year-old pregnant mother-of-two who was found dead at a house in Donaghadee, County Down.
Emergency services were called to the address on Elmfield Walk at around 2:15pm on Saturday (June 28). Despite efforts by paramedics, Sarah was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Donaghadee RNLI charity, where Sarah was a valued member of the fundraising team, paid tribute in a public statement:
“Sarah was a highly regarded member of our branch. Our thoughts are with her children, her siblings, grandparents, and wider family and friends. Her mother Linda is one of our volunteer fundraisers.”
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Political Response: ‘An Epidemic of Violence’
Speaking at the Northern Ireland Assembly today, First Minister Michelle O’Neill responded to the case, calling it another grim reminder of the “epidemic of violence against women and girls.”
“Another young mother, her life being taken. This must stop.”
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Information Appeal
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSNI on 101 quoting reference number from Saturday 29 June, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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