Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's letter of 'regret' sent to a woman claiming she was sexually assaulted by him was an apology for years of alleged abuse, his accuser told Newry Crown Court.

Former DUP leader denies 18 sexual offence charges

The prosecution has begun opening its case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson - the former Democratic Unionist Party leader - who is accused of 18 sex abuse offences