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Convicted Teesside Rapist David Morrison Arrested in Spain After Fleeing Sentencing

He now faces extradition to serve a 10-year sentence imposed in his absence.

Overview

  • Cleveland Police said Morrison was detained in Spain on Tuesday and remains in Spanish custody pending extradition to the UK.
  • A jury convicted the 44-year-old engineer in August of rape and sexual assault after a trial at Teesside Crown Court.
  • He was allowed bail to put his affairs in order, failed to attend a hearing on October 6, and missed his October 24 sentencing where he received 10 years in prison in absentia.
  • The court imposed an indefinite restraining order and directed that he must sign the sex offenders register upon arrest.
  • The victim has condemned systemic failings in the case, while the CPS offered to meet her and Cleveland Police apologised for unacceptable delays.