Here are just some of the criminals from our area to have recently started jail terms. Unless otherwise stated, they were all locked up after pleading guilty at Teesside Crown Court to offences. Our previous rogues’ gallery is here.
5. Leighton Hackett
Hackett, 38, of Hesleden, admitted conspiracy to supply heroin and conspiracy to supply cannabis at Newcastle Crown Court and was sentenced to nine years and four months behind bars. Photo: Police
6. Daniel Hassan
Hassan, 43, of Hessewell Crescent, Haswell, admitted rape and assault at Newcastle Crown Court and was jailed for eight years and one month. Photo: NOP
7. Spencer Nicholson
Nicholson, 28, of Wolviston Back Lane, Billingham, was jailed for two years after he was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Photo: 3rd party
8. Peter Sharp
Sharp, 37, of Catcote Road, Hartlepool, was jailed for four years after he admitted controlling or coercive behaviour, actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm, three counts of common assault and a charge of causing a danger to road users by interfering with a vehicle. Photo: Cleveland Police