Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial

Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court, where he and his wife Eleanor Donaldson are accused of historical sexual offences. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has arrived at court in Newry ahead of the prosecution opening its case in his trial over alleged historical sexual offences.

The start of the case on Wednesday was delayed until after lunch amid legal discussions.