BREAKING: man charged with murder of Natalie McNally

A 32-year-old man appeared in court today (Thursday) charged with the murder of Natalie McNally.

Stephen McCullagh, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, was arrested on Tuesday and charged at Lisburn Magistrates Court.

Ms McNally (32) was 15 weeks pregnant when she was stabbed on 18 December at her home in Silverwood Green in Lurgan.

McCullagh, who works in the media industry, was remanded in custody to appear before Craigavon Magistrates' Court on February 24 via video link.

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