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Radio Newcastle,13 Jul 2026,6 mins,

Victim 'left in limbo' over rapist's escorted trips

Need To Know North East
Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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A rape victim from the North East has told us she felt "left in limbo" after a letter from the prison service suggested her rapist was being considered for escorted leave from a secure hospital.

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