I want an apology... and I'll be here for Diane's family

MAN TELLS OF 'BURDEN' OF WRONGFUL CONVICTION FOR 1986 MURDER

- By POL ALLINGHAM & MEGAN BANNER

A MAN who spent 38 years in jail after he was wrongfully convicted of murder is demanding an apology.

Peter Sullivan, 68, who has spent more of his life in prison than free, finally had his name cleared in May after decades protesting his innocence.

Crucial DNA evidence was finally unearthed due to scientific advances last year, showing it was another unknown man who raped and murdered 21-year-old Diane Sindall in 1986. He has now requested an apology from those responsible for the miscarriage of justice, including Merseyside Police, in his first interview since his release.

Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Rob Carden repeated the force's "regret" at what happened.

Mr Sullivan also said he is willing to support Ms Sindall's family in court if her killer is found.

In an undisclosed location, with his face hidden to protect his privacy, he told the BBC: "I feel sorry for (Ms Sindall's family), I really do feel sorry for them and what they're going through at the moment, where they're back at square one and not knowing who the person is that killed their daughter.