The new leader of the DUP has described charges of historical sex offences against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as a "devastating revelation" for the party.Sir Jeffrey quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with historical sex offences.The 61-year-old politician will appear in court in Newry, Co Down, on April 24, having been arrested and charged in relation to non-recent sexual allegations.

The new leader of the DUP has described charges of historical sex offences against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as a "devastating revelation" for the party.Sir Jeffrey quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with historical sex offences.The 61-year-old politician will appear in court in Newry, Co Down, on April 24, having been arrested and charged in relation to non-recent sexual allegations.