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A man with a history of sex offenses has been convicted for a rape case that wrongfully imprisoned another individual for 17 years. Paul Quinn, aged 52, faced trial at Manchester Crown Court over an attack in Little Hulton, Salford, dating back to 2003. Despite his denial of the assault, new DNA evidence linked him conclusively to the crime scene, overturning the prior conviction of Andrew Malkinson.
The court learned that Quinn’s DNA was discovered on the victim’s vest, and during the trial, it emerged that he had researched online how long police retain DNA samples. Originally from Little Hulton, Salford, and now residing in Exeter, Devon, Quinn was also found guilty of strangulation and grievous bodily harm related to the attack. The victim was a young mother who suffered severe injuries, including a fractured cheekbone and being strangled unconscious before being raped.
Andrew Malkinson, who worked as a security guard when wrongfully convicted, insisted on his innocence throughout but was identified by the victim in an identification lineup and sentenced. After multiple unsuccessful appeals, Malkinson was released in 2020 and his conviction was quashed in 2023. In response to the verdict, he expressed relief that justice had finally been served, though he criticized the police for prioritizing a swift conviction over thorough investigation, which led to him being imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.
Greater Manchester Police acknowledged serious failings in their handling of the case. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker apologized both to Malkinson and the victim, vowing that such mistakes would not be repeated. An ongoing investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct involves several current and former officers. The breakthrough came nearly two decades later thanks to advances in DNA technology, which identified Quinn’s saliva on the vest top. Quinn had a long criminal history dating back to childhood, including previous convictions for sexual offenses, and the renewed focus on DNA evidence eventually led to his arrest in 2022. Sentencing is expected on 5 June
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