Cork rapist released from prison after appeal

A rapist described as a "serious threat to the women of Cork" has been released from prison following a successful appeal against the activation of his sentence for having a drink.

John English, aged 38, whose only available address in Cork cannot be published by court order, was sent back to prison for five years for not complying with the conditions of his release from prison for the rape of an Australian woman he met in a bar in Cork.

In 2004 he was sentenced to 18 years’ prison with five suspended, after pleading guilty to raping the tourist in November 2002.