Jeffrey Donaldson abuse trial: 'She was scared, she had never told anyone this,' says complainant's husband

Wife was scared as she told him about the alleged incidents and he realised 'this was massive for her', court hears

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

A man became emotional as he told a court of the moment his wife revealed to him alleged sexual abuse by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson when she was a child.

The witness said his wife was scared as she told him about the alleged incidents and he realised “this was massive for her”.