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.

9. Aaron Maddison
Maddison, 31, of Trimdon Station, was jailed for nine years and seven months at Durham Crown Court after he admitted possession of a prohibited shotgun and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence on November 13 last year and after he was convicted of committing robbery in August 2020. Photo: Other 3rd Party

10. Jonathan Miller
Miller, 31, of Jude Place, Peterlee, was jailed for 16 years and nine months 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. Photo: Other 3rd Party

11. Graeme Oliver
Oliver, 30, of Inchcape Terrace, Grants Houses, was jailed for five years and four months at Durham Crown Court after he was jailed for criminal damage with intent to endanger life and arson. Photo: Other 3rd Party

12. James Stephenson
Stephenson, 32, of Leazes Rise, Peterlee, was jailed for 16 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