Paul Quinn, 51, is accused of crime for which Andrew Malkinson wrongfully spent more than 17 years in prison
A man has gone on trial accused of the rape of a woman 23 years ago that led to one of the worst miscarriages of justice in Britain.
Andrew Malkinson spent more than 17 years in prison after being mistakenly linked to the crime in Greater Manchester in 2003, a jury was told on Wednesday.
John Price KC, prosecuting, told Manchester crown court that Malkinson was in fact “the victim of a most terrible miscarriage of justice, one of the worst there has been”.
Another man, Paul Quinn, 51, is now on trial accused of two counts of rape, one count of attempt to strangle, and one count of assault intending to cause grievous bodily harm. He denies the charges.
