Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences

Former Democratic Unionist party leader’s legal team has lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast

Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children.

The former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader’s legal team lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast on Friday, his solicitor, John McBurney, said.