Met police investigate allegation that ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in Westminster

The Metropolitan Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman inside parliament in 2016.

• Scotland Yard received a report from the Police Service of Northern Ireland on 13 October about an alleged 2016 rape in the Palace of Westminster.
• Donaldson is to be interviewed by London police over the allegation.
• The Met said no arrests have been made, the investigation is in its early stages, and the victim is supported by specialist officers.
• Donaldson was sentenced last week to 15 years in prison for sex offences against two victims and is seeking to appeal.