Jury sworn to try accused serial rapist

A jury was sworn today (MON) to try accused serial rapist and kidnapper Joseph McCann. The 34-year-old allegedly carried out attacks in Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, London and Hertfordshire over a two week period, between 20 April and 5 May. He was arrested following a nationwide manhunt on May 6 after a stand-off between police just outside the Cheshire town of Congleton where he was found up a tree. A jury panel of 14 (corr), made up of five women and…

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