They were convicted of offences including rape, child sexual abuse, drug trafficking, violent assaults, fraud and large-scale burglary, demonstrating the range of criminality affecting Lancashire communities.
These sentences highlight the serious harm caused to victims across Lancashire, reinforcing that determined policing and strong court outcomes continue delivering justice and protecting local neighbourhoods.
5. Hafiz Razaq, Deepak Singh and Jordan Riddick
Three members of a cannabis-trafficking gang were jailed after police seized 30kg of cannabis, guns and ammunition during an investigation across 2023–24. Hafiz Razaq, 40: jailed for nine years in total for conspiracy to supply cannabis, added to an earlier firearms sentence. Deepak Singh, 40: jailed for six years and four months for firearms offences and drug supply. Jordan Riddick, 27: jailed for three years and nine months for conspiracy to supply cannabis. | Lancashire Police
6. Gary Sheilds
Gary Sheilds, 37, of no fixed address, was jailed for nine years (plus a one-year extended licence) for raping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he had groomed online. He admitted the offences, and police found indecent images and searches relating to the victim. He breached bail conditions set in Scotland at the time. | Lancashire Police
7. John Bradley, Andrew Blake and Simon Gorner
A Merseyside-to-Lancashire drugs line trafficking heroin and crack cocaine resulted in three men being jailed - John Bradley, 27: seven years for leading the operation and handling cash proceeds. Andrew Blake, 62: six years and nine months for making 51 courier trips transporting drugs. Simon Gorner, 63: four years and 11 months for distributing drugs at street level in South Ribble. | Lancashire Police
8. Andrew Dewhurst
Andrew Dewhurst, 51, of Clitheroe, was jailed for 44 months for arson with intent to endanger life after setting fire to his flat and claiming to be making a bomb. Neighbours were evacuated during the incident before fire crews brought him out safely. | Lancashire Police