June 2026 UPDATE - Quinn is sentenced

On Friday 6th June, 2026, 52-year-old Paul Quinn received a 21-year prison sentence at Manchester Crown Court. Quinn will be eligible for parole after 14 years. 

Emily was in court to watch the proceedings.

Host: Emily Dugan, special correspondent at The Sunday Times.

Further reading: Police who got Andrew Malkinson jailed face criminal investigation

Contact Emily: emily.dugan@sundaytimes.co.uk

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

Rape Crisis England & Wales

NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

Criminal Cases Review Commission

Appeal - Charity and law practice

Anyone with information can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or report via their website www.gmp.police.uk, quoting Operation Canopy. 

You can also anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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