Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 historical sex offences

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arriving for an arraignment hearing at Newry Court, where he and his wife Eleanor are charged with several historical sexual offences. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 historical sex offences.

The charges include one count of rape as well as allegations of indecent assault and gross indecency.