Pregnant Mum-of-Two Found Dead in Donaghadee: Man Charged with Murder
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder and child destruction after the tragic death of 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery, a pregnant mother-of-two. Sarah was discovered lifeless at a home on Elmfield Walk in Donaghadee, County Down.
Emergency Response Ends in Tragedy
Emergency services rushed to the scene around 2:15pm on Saturday, June 28. Despite desperate efforts from paramedics and passersby, Sarah was pronounced dead at the property.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed the man’s arrest and charging, with him set to appear at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court this Wednesday.
Second Arrest Made and Released
A 42-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender but has since been released without charge, police said.
Community Mourns ‘Beautiful and Kind’ Sarah
Tributes pour in for Sarah, who was expecting her third child. Friends and family remember her as a “beautiful, kind, and wonderful mother.” The loss has shaken the close-knit Donaghadee community.
- Floral tributes, candles, and teddy bears have been left outside her home.
- Police maintain a strong presence as investigations continue.
- Donaghadee RNLI charity, where Sarah was a volunteer fundraiser, paid tribute:
“Sarah was a highly regarded volunteer fundraiser.”
Political Outcry: ‘Epidemic of Violence Against Women’
First Minister Michelle O’Neill addressed the tragedy at the Northern Ireland Assembly, condemning it as part of a wider crisis.
“Another young mother, her life being taken. This must stop.”
Police Appeal for Information
Anyone with information is urged to contact PSNI on 101, quoting the reference number from Saturday, June 29. Alternatively, tips can be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
