Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster
Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament in the UK, according to sources.
London police are set to question Jeffrey Donaldson, a former MP and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, over allegations of rape that allegedly took place in Westminster in 2016, according to the BBC. The woman who made the accusations was interviewed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Her claims have now been forwarded to the Metropolitan Police, following the recognition of the incident's occurrence in London.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that a 63-year-old man is under investigation in relation to the alleged rape. On October 13th, the Metropolitan Police received a report from the Police Service of Northern Ireland regarding the allegation. The investigation is currently in its initial stages, with no arrests made to date.
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