PSNI officer 'had intelligence on Donaldson abuse a year before complaint'
Summary
A police detective and a child protection expert suspected Jeffrey Donaldson of child abuse a year before he was officially named in a police complaint. Donaldson was found guilty of 18 sex abuse charges and awaits sentencing later this year.Key Facts
- A detective and a church safeguarding officer thought Jeffrey Donaldson was a secret child abuser in 2023 after talking with one victim.
- The victim did not name Donaldson in their first meeting with police but described a "very high profile" person.
- The church safeguarding officer and detective chief inspector later confirmed their suspicion that Donaldson was the abuser.
- A former senior police officer said this suspicion should have been reported to the PSNI chief constable.
- Allegations include abuse that happened between 1985 and 2008 when victims were children.
- Donaldson was found guilty of 18 charges, including one count of rape.
- Donaldson’s wife was found legally responsible for helping him in five related charges.
- Police have not commented further due to ongoing legal proceedings.
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