The defendants were all locked up for a minimum of five years during 2023. Unless otherwise stated they were all sentenced at Durham Crown Court.
For some of the longest prison terms given to Hartlepool defendants over the last 12 months, click here.
5. Paul Frain
Frain, 56, of North Road East, Wingate, was jailed for 14 years at Durham Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a prohibited firearm. Photo: Other 3rd Party
6. Wayne Griffin
Griffin, 48, of North Avenue, Horden, was jailed for 19 years and nine months at Durham Crown Court after he admitted conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a prohibited firearm, criminal damage with intent to endanger life and arson following incidents in Hartlepool and Horden. Photo: Other 3rd Party
7. Harvey Hughes
Hughes, 20, of Girton Close, Peterlee, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 26 years after he was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court of murdering Ross Connelly in Wheatley Hill on May 1. Photo: Other 3rd Party
8. Shane Leigh
Leigh, 22, of Braithwaite Road, Peterlee, was jailed for nine years at Durham Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a prohibited firearm. Photo: Other 3rd Party