Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’

Eleanor Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court (PA)

The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and the trial of the facts of his wife Eleanor Donaldson in a historical sexual offences case will proceed simultaneously, a judge has ruled.

Judge Paul Ramsey made the ruling at Newry Crown Court on Thursday when he confirmed that both sets of proceedings will begin on May 26.