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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court charged with rape and a number of other historical sex offences.

The former leader of Northern Ireland’s biggest unionist party was jeered as he left court Wednesday following his appearance on sexual abuse charges dating back nearly four decades. Donaldson, 61, faces one charge of rape, a single charge of gross indecency and nine indecent assault charges dating from 1985 to 2006. Donaldson resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, after he was arrested on March 28.

The former DUP leader, 61, was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March.

Charges against former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson are to be heard at Newry Magistrates’ Court later.

Politician resigned as DUP leader last month and has been suspended from party but remains MP for Lagan Valley

Donaldson, 61, arrived at Newry Magistrates' Court shortly followed by his wife Eleanor, who is also accused of multiple offences

Colonel Tim Collins has been in the news after branding the Alliance Party ‘pro-nationalist’ in a newspaper interview.

Donaldson stepped down as DUP leader after being charged with historical offences.

The former DUP leader (61) was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March

Donaldson's wife, Eleanor, also appeared in court this morning.