The former leader of the DUP Sir Jeffery Donaldson is facing seven more sex offence charges, bringing the total to 18.

After appearing in court in April Mr Donaldson was accused of 11 sexual offences.

Both were released on bail in April and are next scheduled to appear in court in Wednesday.

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