Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

The 61-year-old has previously indicated that he will contest charges against him (Niall Carson/PA)

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to face additional historical sex offence charges in court on Wednesday.

Donaldson, 61, is expected to appear at Newry Magistrates’ Court for a preliminary enquiry (PE) hearing to establish if there is sufficient evidence to send him for trial.