Real rapist convicted after 23 years

The jury at Manchester Crown Court delivered the verdict after hearing evidence that Quinn's DNA was found on the victim's clothing.

Andrew Malkinson, who was exonerated last year, described himself as a 'handy patsy' for a police force that failed to investigate Quinn despite his criminal history.

The case is being cited as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history, prompting calls for deep reforms in how the police handle sexual assault cases.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is currently investigating the original 2003 inquiry for systemic failures.