Dangerous rapist released after appeal against activation of sentence for having a drink

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.