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Irish Times
a day ago
- Irish Times
Man (28) charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery in Co Down . Zak Hughes (28) from Ardglen Place in north Belfast, is also charged with child destruction. Ms Montgomery (27) who was due to give birth next month and is the mother of two young girls, was found dead in her home at Elmfield Walk, Donaghadee, on Saturday. On Wednesday, Mr Hughes stood in the dock handcuffed at Newtownards Magistrates' Court and spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood the charges, which relate to June 27th. READ MORE A senior officer with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said he believed he could connect the accused to the charges. There was no bail application and district judge Conor Heaney adjourned the case until July 30th. A 42-year-old woman, who was arrested in Belfast on suspicion of assisting an offender, was released unconditionally on Tuesday.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Sarah Montgomery: Man in court charged with pregnant mother's murder
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery, 27, was found unconscious and seriously injured inside her home in Donaghadee, County Down, on Saturday afternoon before being pronounced Hughes, 28, from Ardglen Place in north Belfast, is also charged with child stood in the dock at Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where a detective chief inspector told the court he could connect the accused to the charges. No bail application was made on his Judge Conor Heaney confirmed the case would come before the court again on 30 July.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Irish Times
Man charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down
Police investigating the murder of a pregnant woman in Donaghadee, Co Down, have charged a man with murder and child destruction. Sarah Montgomery (27), a mother of two young girls, was found dead in her home in the Elmfield Area of the town on Saturday. Detectives were given a further 36 hours to question a 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of her murder at the weekend. On Tuesday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that he was charged and will appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. READ MORE As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Floral tributes and teddy bears placed in Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee, Co Down, after a murder investigation was launched in connection with the death of Sarah Montgomery. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Earlier on Tuesday, police said a 42-year-old woman, who was arrested in Belfast on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender, had been released unconditionally. Police said both suspects were known to the victim and they were not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery in Co Down. Police said the man had also been charged with child destruction. Advertisement The man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Ms Montgomery, 27, died at her home in Donaghadee in Co Down on Saturday. Floral tributes have been left outside Ms Montgomery's home in the Elmfield Walk area. Earlier on Tuesday, a 47-year-old woman who was arrested as part of the investigation was released unconditionally. Advertisement
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Man charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery in Co Down. Police said the man had also been charged with child destruction. The man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Ms Montgomery, 27, died at her home in Donaghadee in Co Down on Saturday. Floral tributes have been left outside Ms Montgomery's home in the Elmfield Walk area. Earlier on Tuesday, a 47-year-old woman who was arrested as part of the investigation was released unconditionally.
