Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court charged with rape and a number of other historical sex offences.Sir Jeffrey's wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, also appeared in court to face charges in relation to the same police investigationSir Jeffrey resigned as DUP leader and was suspended from the party following the charges.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court charged with rape and a number of other historical sex offences.Sir Jeffrey's wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, also appeared in court to face charges in relation to the same police investigationSir Jeffrey resigned as DUP leader and was suspended from the party following the charges.