The 27-year-old mother had been looking forward to the birth of her son to complete her family, her best friend has said.
The vigil took place just hours after a man had appeared in court charged with her murder and child destruction.

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PACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST 02-07-2025: A vigil was held in Co Down this evening for mum-of-two Sarah Montgomery. Photo: pacemaker

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PACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST 02-07-2025: A vigil was held in Co Down this evening for mum-of-two Sarah Montgomery. Photo: p

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PACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST 02-07-2025: A vigil was held in Co Down this evening for mum-of-two Sarah Montgomery. Photo: p

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 2nd July 2025 Vigil held in Donaghadee, Co. Down, for Sarah Montgomery outside her home in the town. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

