Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson facing seven more sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is facing further sex offence charges, bringing the total to 18.

The Northern Ireland politician has been charged with seven more offences after the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) reviewed the police evidence, as is the normal practice.

In a letter to the party, the 61-year-old said he would be strenuously contesting the charges.

Sky's David Blevins has the latest from Belfast.

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https://news.sky.com/story/ex-dup-leader-sir-jeffrey-donaldson-facing-seven-more-sex-offence-charges-13162423

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