Woman charged with 'a breach of anonymity' in connection with Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Detectives from Newry Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigating a breach of anonymity concerning a recent high-profile court case have charged a woman to court.

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The charge is understood to be connected to the ongoing court case involving Jeffrey Donaldson.

Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldsonplaceholder image
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Detectives have reminded people that naming or alluding to victims in cases such as this, may result in arrest, and subsequent charge to court.

The 55-year-old was arrested in the Ballynahinch area on Tuesday 28th July, and has been charged with a breach of a lifetime ban on reporting the identity of alleged victim/s.

She is due to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24th August.

As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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