02/07/2025

Sarah Montgomery Murder: Man Charged With Murder And Child Destruction

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Major Investigation Team, who are investigating the murder of 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery in Donaghadee, have charged a man with murder and child destruction.
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The 28-year-old man is expected to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, 2 July 2025.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.


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