Paul Quinn, 51, is on trial at Manchester Crown Court for allegedly raping a woman in Little Hulton, Salford, in July 2003. The case gained attention as it was previously linked to another man who served 17 years behind bars.
Key Takeaways
Paul Quinn, 51, is on trial for raping a woman in Salford in 2003, an attack that led to Andrew Malkinson's wrongful conviction and imprisonment for 17 years. The prosecution presented evidence of Quinn's frequent online searches about the case and DNA matches linking him to the crime scene.
- Paul Quinn denies raping a woman in Little Hulton, Salford, in 2003
- Prosecutors allege that Quinn made extensive internet searches related to Andrew Malkinson's campaign for justice before being linked by DNA evidence
- The victim was raped and violently beaten in an attack that led to the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson
The jury heard that Andrew Malkinson was wrongfully convicted of the attack and spent 17 years in prison before his conviction was quashed in 2023. DNA evidence, which was inconclusive at the time of Malkinson's trial, later ruled out his involvement but linked Paul Quinn to the crime scene.
Prosecutor John Price KC presented evidence that Quinn made frequent internet searches about Andrew Malkinson's case before he knew there was a DNA profile linking him to the attack. The prosecution argued that these searches indicated Quinn's awareness of the investigation and potential connection to the crime.
The victim described being followed by a man in an unbuttoned white shirt, who then attacked her on a motorway embankment. She suffered severe injuries, including a partially severed nipple from a bite mark, which provided crucial DNA evidence.
Quinn denies the charges of rape, strangulation, and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. The trial continues as both sides present their arguments and evidence.
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