Man Admits to Murdering Pregnant Mother in Donaghadee

Zak Hughes from north Belfast has pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Montgomery, a pregnant mother of two, in Donaghadee last summer. He also admitted to child destruction. The victim was expecting her third child, planned to be named Liam Arthur.

Guilty Plea in Murder Case

A man from north Belfast has admitted to the murder of Sarah Montgomery, a mother of two, in Donaghadee last summer. Zak Hughes, aged 29, from Ardglen Place in Ardoyne, also pleaded guilty to a charge of child destruction.

Facebook A man with dark hair and beard, he is wearing a black shirt. — Zak Hughes is charged with murder and child destruction

Victim's Pregnancy and Plans

Sarah Montgomery was heavily pregnant with her third child at the time of her death. She had intended to name her unborn son Liam Arthur.

Court Proceedings

During the court session, Zak Hughes stood in the dock and was asked to confirm his identity. The charge of murdering Sarah Montgomery on June 27 was formally read to him, and he was asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.

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