Former DUP Leader Accused of Rape Inside Parliament
Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed by police regarding an alleged 2016 incident.
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to be interviewed by police in connection with an alleged rape that occurred inside the Houses of Parliament in 2016. Donaldson, 63, faces accusations of attacking a woman within the Westminster complex.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has shared the woman's allegations with Scotland Yard. A PSNI representative stated that the woman has already been interviewed by their officers.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating a 63-year-old man for the alleged rape. A statement from the force indicated, "On Tuesday 13 October, the Met received a report referred to us by the Police Service of Northern Ireland relating to an allegation of rape in 2016, by a man now aged 63." The police added that the allegation involves one victim who is currently being supported by specialist officers. The investigation is in its early stages, with no arrests made and inquiries ongoing.