Their offences include manslaughter, rape, child sexual abuse, violent assaults, coercive and controlling behaviour and dangerous driving.
Courts across Lancashire handed down prison sentences throughout the month, with judges condemning the harm caused to victims and communities.
Here are the 16 offenders now behind bars for crimes committed across the county:

9. Karl Atkinson
Karl Atkinson, 34, was jailed for six and a half years at Preston Crown Court after being convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour against two women. The court also imposed indefinite restraining orders. | Lancashire Police

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Stephen Williams, 41, was jailed for 24 weeks after admitting assaults in Lancaster, including offences against emergency workers. He was also given a two-year Community Behaviour Order banning him from Lancaster city centre. Photo: Lancs Police

11. Sean Nerney
Sean Nerney, 46, was jailed for 12 weeks at Blackburn Magistrates Court after being convicted of four shoplifting offences in Burnley. | Lancashire Police

12. Mark Butterworth
Mark Butterworth, 47, was jailed for 12 weeks at Blackburn Magistrates Court after being convicted of five shoplifting offences in Burnley. He was also given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from several service stations and retail parks in the town. | Lancashire Police


