Paul Blackburn spent a quarter of a century in prison after being found guilty of a terrible crime. But after his conviction was quashed, he has tried in vain to get an apology. Plus: Zoe Williams on an extraordinary year for Greggs
In 1978, Paul Blackburn was jailed for life for the attempted murder and sexual assault of a young boy. He spent 25 years in jail for the crime, all the while protesting his innocence. But in 2005, the court of appeal cleared his name and criticised the police for lying on oath and fabricating evidence.
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