Man arrested on suspicion of murder of pregnant woman in Lurgan
Natalie McNally was stabbed multiple times at her home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a pregnant woman in County Armagh.
Natalie McNally was stabbed multiple times at her home in the Silverwood Green area of Lurgan.
Police say the 32-year-old died a violent death and that she had defensive injuries.
Evidence now suggests she was murdered on the night of Sunday the 18th of December however she was pronounced dead on Monday night, with officers responding to a report received just after 10pm.
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said, “Officers were called to the property, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Sadly, Natalie was pronounced dead at the scene.”
“It’s distressing to add that Natalie was in fact 15 weeks pregnant. This fatal attack, which happened in her own home, has therefore resulted in a double tragedy – the death of a mother-to-be, along with her unborn baby.”
“Natalie was much loved by her devoted parents and family – and my thoughts are with them at this time. Her death has left family and friends devastated, and the local community in shock.”
“What should have been a happy time, in the run up to Christmas, has changed to unimaginable heartache and grief.”
“I am asking anyone with information to come forward.”
“In particular, I am appealing to motorists who were travelling on the Kiln Road in Lurgan on the night of Sunday 18 December to get in touch. We’re especially keen to hear from anyone travelling in that area between 8.45pm and 9.45pm, and who may have captured dash cam footage. Please contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 2127 of 19/12/2022."
Detective Inspector Caldwell continued, “Local people will see an increase in police presence in the area in the coming hours and days. I’m grateful to members of the public for their ongoing support.”
The 32 year old suspect is being questioned at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast.