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Peter Sullivan Cleared of 1986 Murder
Peter Sullivan has been cleared of the murder of Diane Sindall on new DNA evidence. His case is the longest miscarriage of justice experienced by a living inmate in the UK.
Peter Sullivan has been cleared of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall on the basis of new DNA evidence. Mr Sindall, 68 sobbed and held his hand over his mouth as he was told he would be released after spending 38 years in prison. His case is believed to be the longest miscarriage of justice in British history.