Second Arrest Made in Sarah Montgomery Murder Case

Police investigating the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery in Co Down have made a second arrest. A 42-year-old woman has been arrested in Belfast on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. A 28-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder over the weekend, remains in police custody. Police said they had been granted a court extension of a further 36 hours to question him.

Ms Montgomery, 27, died at a house in Donaghadee on Saturday. Police have said that both suspects were known to the victim and no-one else is being sought in connection with the crime. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) detectives have made a new appeal for information.

According to Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips, they are seeking information from people in the Donaghadee and Belfast areas regarding the circumstances of Sarah’s tragic murder. He urged anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation.

Meanwhile, the Northern Ireland Assembly has been informed about the increasing violence against women and girls in the region. Several MLAs expressed concerns over gender-based violence, highlighting the urgent need to address this crisis.

SDLP MLA Cara Hunter described the death of Sarah Montgomery as an 'unspeakable act of violence' that has deeply impacted her family. She emphasized the need for urgent action to combat the escalating epidemic of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.

DUP MLA Stephen Dunne also expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of Ms. Montgomery and emphasized the importance of tougher sentencing to address the ongoing issue of violence against women and girls.

Alliance Party MLA Connie Egan echoed the sentiments of grief and shock over the death of Sarah Montgomery, emphasizing the high rates of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.

According to the source: BreakingNews.ie.