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.
17. Lewis Hartley
Lewis Hartley, 24, was jailed for five years for raping a woman after following her home from a night out. He attacked her once her friend had left the property and later used her phone to call a taxi. He was found guilty of two counts of rape and sexual assault and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. | Lancashire Police
18. Sean Bean
Sean Bean, 35, of Preston, was jailed for 14 months for stalking and repeatedly breaching a restraining order, driving past the victim’s home 37 times in under four weeks and intimidating her the day after the order was issued. He received an indefinite restraining order. | Lancashire Police
19. Jordan Russell and David Watson
Three men involved in the ‘Yanky’ drugs line in Blackburn were sentenced for supplying crack cocaine and heroin. Jordan Russell, 26: 44 months for running the line and directing others. David Watson, 52: 33 months for drug supply, dangerous driving and possessing a knife. Brendan Queen, 30: 21 months suspended, for assisting in supply and attempting to discard drugs. | Lancashire Police
20. Christopher Taylor
Registered sex offender Christopher Taylor, 46, was jailed for eight years (extended sentence) after performing a sex act in front of a young boy in a McDonald’s toilet in Rawtenstall. He also breached a sexual harm prevention orderthat banned him from using communal toilets. | Lancashire Police