Rapist Paul Quinn sentenced to 24 years in case that saw Andrew Malkinson wrongly convicted
Summary
Paul Quinn was sentenced to 24 years in prison for a rape he committed in 2003, a crime for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongly jailed for 17 years. DNA evidence later cleared Malkinson, and Quinn was also found guilty of strangulation and causing serious harm to the victim.Key Facts
- Paul Quinn attacked a woman in Salford in 2003, causing serious injuries and raping her.
- Andrew Malkinson was wrongly convicted in 2004 for this crime and spent over 17 years in prison.
- Quinn’s DNA was found on the victim’s clothing, which led to Malkinson’s conviction being overturned in 2023.
- Quinn was sentenced to 21 years in prison with an additional 3 years on licence, making a total of 24 years.
- Quinn will be eligible for parole after serving 14 years, which is less time than Malkinson served.
- The victim expressed the lasting impact the attack has had on her life, including visible scarring.
- Police are investigating if Quinn is linked to other unsolved sex crimes.
- The judge praised the victim’s bravery and acknowledged the injustice suffered by Malkinson.
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