Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells jury he is ‘crystal clear’ rape allegation is false

Court artist drawing of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the witness box at Newry Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA) - (PA Wire)

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he is “crystal clear” that an allegation he raped an alleged victim when she was a child is “simply not true”.

Donaldson also told his sexual offences trial that an allegation that he had touched the same woman’s breasts was “just unbelievable”.