Jeffrey Donaldson to attend court for committal hearing in historical sex charges case

Donaldson has previously indicated that he will contest the charges against him.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey onaldson faces a number of charges. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

A hearing to establish whether there is sufficient evidence to send former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to trial over historical sex offences will take place later.

Donaldson, 61, and his wife and co-accused Eleanor Donaldson, 58, of Dublinhill Road, Dromore, will appear for the committal proceedings – known as a preliminary enquiry (PE) – at Newry Magistrates’ Court.