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Man charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down

The pregnant mother of two died at her home in Donaghadee at the weekend.
Man charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

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.

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