Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences

Eleanor Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court in February. File picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been ruled unfit to stand trial in a historical sexual offences case in which her husband is a defendant.

Judge Paul Ramsey made the ruling at Newry Crown Court on Wednesday after hearing medical evidence.