Natalie McNally’s mother, father and two brothers gave evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh.

Stephen McCullagh, who is accused of the murder of Natalie McNally in December 2022, made the claim during a police interview.

A digital forensics analyst gave the assessment on the fourth day of the trial of Stephen McCullagh for murdering Natalie McNally.

Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, has denied murdering Miss McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant with their child.

Stephen McCullagh, 36, has denied murdering his pregnant girlfriend at her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh in December 2022.

Stephen McCullagh, 36, has denied murdering Natalie McNally at her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh in December 2022.

The jury were sent home for the day at lunchtime on Tuesday while legal issues were considered.

Stephen McCullagh, 35, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, has denied murdering her.

Stephen McCullagh, 35, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, has denied murdering her.

Ms McNally, 32, died after she was stabbed at her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh, on December 18th 2022.

A judge cautioned the trial may not be able to go ahead next month as planned if industrial action by barristers takes place.

Belfast Crown Court judge Mr Justice Kinney relisted the case for January 26th to allow the defence to consider new evidence.

Natalie McNally, 32, was 15 weeks pregnant when she was fatally stabbed at her home in Lurgan in December 2022.

Sarah McNally died after being stabbed at a bar in New York City on March 30th.

The victim, named by New York police as Sarah McNally, is understood to have lived in the US for several years.