Disgraced ex-MP Jeffrey Donaldson to be quizzed by Met cops over claim he raped woman inside Parliament

Former Northern Ireland Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been jailed for 15 years for rape and sexual assaults involving two minors. The sentencing marks a major development in the criminal case against the former politician. Pictured: jeffrey donaldson Ref: BLU_S10368033 151026 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Alan Lewis Belfast / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@shutterstock.com World Rights Credit: Splash Next DISGRACED ex-MP Jeffrey Donaldson is to be quizzed by cops over claims he raped a woman inside the Houses of Parliament. The former DUP leader, 63, is set to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police over the alleged crime which is said to have taken place in 2016. Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been accused of raping a woman in the Houses of Parliament in 2016 Credit: Getty Last week, Donaldson was given a 15-year jail sentence for a series of historical sex offences Credit: Splash Advertisement The BBC reports the woman has been interviewed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and have now shared the claims with cops in London. A spokesperson for the Met told the outlet: “On Tuesday October 13, 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. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. “The allegation relates to one victim who is being supported by specialist officers. “The investigation is in its early stages. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.” Read more News TRAGIC FIND Pregnant woman found dead in flat after 'partner knifed her 60 times' STREET 'MURDER' Three more arrested after woman ‘stabbed to death in street’ near stadium Last week, Donaldson was given a 15-year jail sentence for a series of historical sex offences against two women when they were children. The former Lagan Valley MP had been in Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim awaiting sentencing since the end of the trial in June. The two victims gave evidence against him during the trial. Complainant A gave evidence of inappropriate touching and kissing by Donaldson and an incident where he used a light to examine her genitals. Advertisement Most read in The Sun SEE THE LIGHT Can you spot Jesus on the pavement? Mysterious face emerges as visitors pray 'MURDER' PROBE Tributes to care worker found dead in car after being stabbed several times PURE EVIL Teen couple who met gaming online ‘stabbed their newborn baby to death’ RASHER THE DASHER Moment pack of skunk pigs hunt down woman and pet dog through park Complainant B told the trial she had been raped as a child of primary school age by Donaldson and later sexually assaulted by him. Donaldson had denied the offences but the jury convicted him of one count of rape, 13 counts of indecent assault and four counts of gross indecency. Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court that Donaldson had shown no “regret, apology or shame” after he was convicted of the 18 offences earlier this year. The judge told Donaldson he had “doubled down on his denials” since his conviction for the offences committed between 1985 and 2008. He was leader of DUP between 2021 and 2024 and was first elected to Parliament in 1997 with the UUP. Advertisement Since his conviction, Jeffrey Donaldson has been stripped of his knighthood and removed from the Privy Council. Following Donaldson’s sentencing, the Democratic Unionist Party said their former leader “deserves every day of the lengthy prison service.” In a statement, the DUP said: “Today justice has been done with the sentencing of Jeffrey Donaldson for his vile and disgusting crimes against his victims. “Our first thoughts are again with the innocent victims, who having suffered such evil, were re-traumatised through giving evidence at the trial. “They deserve our compassion, support and respect. We hope they can find some measure of comfort and can look ahead to a new chapter in their lives.” Advertisement RECOMMENDED STORIES The party added: “Regardless of status or position every individual must be held accountable for their actions. “He deserves every day of the lengthy prison sentence he has to serve following the guilty verdict for preying on innocent child victims.”