- Paul Quinn, a 52-year-old father-of-six, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for a brutal rape committed 23 years ago, a crime for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongly convicted and served 17 years.
- Quinn received a 24-year sentence, comprising 21 years custody and a three-year extended licence, meaning he will be eligible for parole in 14 years, a shorter period than Mr Malkinson spent incarcerated.
- The sentencing at Manchester Crown Court followed Quinn's conviction in April, with Mr Malkinson previously stating he was treated as a 'handy patsy' by police seeking a 'quick conviction'.
- Mr Justice Robert Bright, jailing Quinn, highlighted that Quinn 'enjoyed your liberty at the expense of an innocent man' and acknowledged that but for Quinn, Mr Malkinson would not have been questioned.
- The judge also praised the victim, who had to give evidence twice, describing her as 'truly a hero' as she attended the court for the sentencing.
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Rapist Paul Quinn sentenced for attack which saw Andrew Malkinson wrongly jailed for 17 years
