Natalie McNally murder accused Stephen McCullagh remanded back into custody

Stephen McCullagh is accused of the murder of Natalie McCullagh
Stephen McCullagh is accused of the murder of Natalie McNally.

The man charged with murdering Natalie McNally has been remanded back into custody for four weeks. Stephen McCullagh, 32, is accused of the murder of the mother-to-be. He has denied the charge. The case was mentioned again on Friday.

Ms McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed in her home in Lurgan the week before Christmas. Members of the young woman's family including three of her brothers were in the court for the very brief hearing.

McCullagh, of Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, is set to appear again via video link at Craigavon Magistrates' Court on March 24.

Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.