Here are just some of the defendants who have recently started jail terms. Unless otherwise stated, they were all imprisoned at Teesside Crown Court after pleading guilty to offences. Our previous rogues’ gallery is available here.
9. Matthew Popplewell
Matthew Popplewell, 23, of Shrewsbury Street, Hartlepool, was jailed for three years after he was convicted of rape and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. Photo: Third party
10. David Spencer
Spencer, 45, formerly of Hartlepool, and most recently of The Crescent, Middlesbrough, was jailed for 43 months after he was convicted of breaching a sexual harm prevention order seven times. Photo: Third party
11. How to contact Cleveland Police
Call 999 if a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed, someone is in immediate danger or harm, property is in danger of being damaged or a serious disruption to the public is likely. Call 101 to report other incidents. Photo: Dave Thompson