Unless otherwise stated, the defendants named below were all imprisoned during 2020 at Teesside Crown Court for their offences.
1. Michael Aird
Aird, 52, of Montague Street, Hartlepool, was jailed for four-and-a-half years after admitting one count of assault by penetration and two of sexual assault which included non-consensual sexual touching. Photo: Other 3rd Party
2. Jacob Bates
Bates, 26, of Sandringham Road, Hartlepool, was jailed for four-and-a-half-years after he admitted to threats to kill, two counts of causing actual bodily harm and to controlling and coercive behaviour. Photo: Othre 3rd Party
3. Lee Clarke
Clarke, 32, formerly of Wingfield Close, Hartlepool, was jailed for 16 years after admitting committing grievous bodily harm with intent on November 16, 2019. Photo: Other 3rd Party
4. Neville Crouch
Former Hartlepool resident Crouch, 63, of Plungington Road, Preston, was jailed for 21 years after he was convicted of sexually assaulting three girls at Hove Crown Court. Two of his victims were attacked in Hartlepool. Photo: Other 3rd Party