The story of a Grimsby man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years for a crime he didn't commit is set to be the subject of a new BBC documentary. BBC Factual has unveiled The Wrong Man: 17 Years Behind Bars, a deeply personal account of an innocent man let down by the criminal justice system at every turn. This hour-long documentary for BBC Two and iPlayer will delve into the life of Andrew Malkinson and the devastating impact of his wrongful imprisonment.
On the morning of August 2, 2003, Andrew Malkinson's day began with a knock on his door from the police. READ MORE: Grimsby man jailed for 17 years for crime he didn't commit says others have ended up 'paying for their own imprisonment' Read more stories from Grimsby Live They were there to arrest him for the violent assault and rape of a young woman. Despite his insistence of innocence, the police were convinced he matched the victim's description of her attacker.
Believing that the misunderstanding would be resolved once he reached the police station, Andrew participated in a video lineup. However, the victim identified him as her attacker in the lineup, leading to Andrew being charged with attempted murder and rape. Just over six months later, a jury found him guilty of rape and sentenced him to life in prison.
His life sentence commenced on the sex offenders wing in HMP Frankland on March 30, 2004. Emma Loach, BBC lead commissioning editor for documentaries, said: "This film describes one of the most terrible miscar.
