Trial of man accused of murdering Co Armagh mum-to-be Natalie McNally delayed

Trial Delayed for Man Accused of Murdering Natalie McNally

The trial of Stephen McCullagh, accused of murdering Co Armagh mother-to-be Natalie McNally, has been delayed until Wednesday at the earliest.

McCullagh, 35, appeared in the dock at Belfast Crown Court, where members of Ms McNally's family were present. He is accused of stabbing 32-year-old Natalie McNally, who was 15-weeks pregnant, at her home in Silverwood Green, Lurgan, on December 18, 2022.

Defence barrister John Kearney KC stated that "an issue which has recently arisen" would impact the "readiness of the trial", leading to the delay.

"an issue which has recently arisen"

A 12-person jury was expected to be sworn in, but the trial has been postponed.

Author's summary: Trial delayed for Natalie McNally's accused murderer.

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Armagh I Armagh I — 2025-11-03

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