Here are just nine of the long jail terms handed out over the last 12 months. Unless otherwise stated, the defendants were all locked up at Durham Crown Court after pleading guilty to offences. Our list of tough sentences given to Hartlepool criminals during 2022 is available here.
5. Robert Jones
Jones, 26, of Peter Lee Cottages, Wheatley Hill, was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison at Durham Crown Court after he admitted committing aggravated burglary in Peterlee on August 24. Photo: NOP
6. Darren O'Brien
O'Brien, 26, formerly of Hartlepool but most recently of Greenwood Close, Wheatley Hill, was jailed for three years at Teesside Crown Court after admitting two robberies and nine thefts. Photo: Other 3rd Party
7. Robert Anthony Ryan
Ryan, of Lawson Street, Trimdon Station, was jailed for 12 years at Durham Crown Court after admitting rape. Photo: Other 3rd Party
8. Tina Williamson
Williamson, 28, of Eighth Street, Blackhall Colliery, was jailed for 38 months at Teesside Crown Court after admitting attempting to pervert the course of justice. Photo: NOP