Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament
Scotland Yard confirmed it received a report from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 13 October about an alleged rape in the Palace of…
The Guardian reports: Scotland Yard confirmed it received a report from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 13 October about an alleged rape in the Palace of Westminster involving a man now aged 63.
Met police investigating after referral from PSNI about allegation former DUP leader raped woman in 2016 The Metropolitan police are investigating an allegation that the former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman inside parliament in 2016.
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jeffrey Donaldson, UK and PSNI.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Jeffrey Donaldson, UK, PSNI, DUP
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