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Rapist Convicted After Malkinson Miscarriage

Rapist Convicted After Malkinson Miscarriage

The conviction of Paul Quinn marks the end of one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice in British legal history.

Andrew Malkinson, who was exonerated in 2023, described himself as a 'handy patsy' for a police force that failed to conduct a proper investigation.

Greater Manchester Police have admitted that the conviction of the real perpetrator is two decades too late and have issued a formal apology.

The case has sparked renewed calls for systemic reforms in the way the criminal justice system handles appeals and forensic evidence.

Paul Quinn
British footballer (born 1985)
Andrew Malkinson
British man wrongfully convicted of attempted murder and rape
Greater Manchester Police
Police force of Manchester, England and surroundings
Salford
City in Greater Manchester, England, UK
Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
Judicial Building in England