Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hannah Fearn

Man jailed for attacking woman abused others as police ‘failed to heed rape threats’

Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

A man jailed for attacking a woman and who allegedly threatened to rape others was able to commit his offences because police failed to investigate “red-flag” allegations against him, The Independent has learned.

Campaigners have warned that the case, which came to light this week, provides more evidence that police are failing to heed warnings given to them about dangerous behaviour committed by men against women and girls, leaving them free to commit other offences.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.