Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial 'on track' to begin next week

Jeffrey Donaldson, aged 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Crown Court. File picture

The historical sexual offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is “on track” to begin on May 26, a judge has said.

Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court he is hopeful the process of swearing a jury in the case will begin on that date.