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Murder Investigation Launched After Pregnant Woman Found Dead in Northern Ireland

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A 27-year-old pregnant woman, identified as Sarah Montgomery, was found dead at a property in Donaghadee, County Down, sparking a murder investigation. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) revealed that a 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. The incident has left the community in shock, with police urging anyone with information to come forward and assisting the family with specially trained officers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a murder investigation after a 27-year-old pregnant woman, Sarah Montgomery, was found dead at a property in Donaghadee, County Down.
  • A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips stated that police received a report at about 2.15pm on Saturday of an unconscious woman with a serious injury inside a house in the Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee.
  • The incident has left the community in shock, with North Area Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
  • The PSNI has stressed its commitment to addressing violence against women and girls, with a "profound impact" on individuals, families, and society.
  • The police are engaging directly with the local community to offer support, build trust, and help people feel safe.

Statistics:

  • 27 years old: The age of the pregnant woman found dead
  • 28 years old: The age of the man arrested on suspicion of murder
  • 2:15 pm: The time police received the report of an unconscious woman with a serious injury
  • 101: The phone number to contact the PSNI for information about the investigation

Sources:

  • Police Service of Northern Ireland (source not specified in the text)
  • The Independent
  • Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman (mentioned in the context of police accountability, but no specific source provided)
  • [Note: Since the original text does not provide specific sources for the statistics, only the phone number and other factual information mentioned in the text are referenced.]

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