Paul Quinn, 52, is sentenced to 24 years in prison for a rape committed in 2003 in Salford, an offence that led to Andrew Malkinson’s wrongful conviction. The courts find Quinn guilty of the attack after fresh forensic analysis identifies DNA traces linked to him on the victim’s clothing. Quinn had evaded justice for nearly two decades before being convicted.
Malkinson served 17 years for the same 2003 crime before being cleared in 2023 following a long campaign. The news coverage describes Quinn’s sentence as 24 years, with the reporting also noting a minimum term of at least 14 years. Some outlets and campaigners call for the sentence to be reviewed, arguing it is “unduly lenient,” and pointing out that Quinn could spend less time in prison than Malkinson.
Reporting also includes statements attributed to police suggesting there may be concern about potential other victims, though the sentencing and conviction discussed in these reports focus on the 2003 Salford attack.
