Summary
A rape case in Salford, England, from 2003 involved a young woman attacked by Paul Quinn, who was only convicted after 20 years. An innocent man, Andrew Malkinson, spent 17 years in prison for the crime until his conviction was overturned. A public inquiry will now investigate failures by police and prosecutors that allowed this miscarriage of justice.
Key Facts
- The victim was attacked by three men; Paul Quinn committed the rape.
- Andrew Malkinson was wrongly convicted in 2004 and imprisoned for 17 years.
- Quinn was convicted in 2023 after a five-week trial at Manchester crown court.
- The victim expressed doubts about Malkinson’s guilt at the original trial but was reassured by police.
- Police reportedly missed chances to identify Quinn earlier, despite his criminal record.
- Evidence destruction and potential cover-ups by Greater Manchester police are under investigation.
- A judge-led public inquiry and the Independent Office for Police Conduct will review police and legal failings.
- The case raises questions about whether Quinn committed other attacks while free.
