Their stories serve as a powerful reminder of the consequences of crime within our communities, and of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the justice system to protect the public.
9. Wayne Baines and Jack Williams
Wayne Baines (left) and Jack Williams attacked a man with a metal pole in Chorley. Appearing at Preston Crown Court for sentencing on Monday, Baines was given an 18-year sentence, consisting of 13 years in prison and five years on extended licence. Williams was given a 12-year sentence – eight years in prison and four years on extended licence. | Lancashire Police
10. Gang who flooded streets with cocaine
(TOP L-R) Deon Houghton, Darren Mckenzie and Martin Day. (BOTTOM L-R) Joshua Bray, Daniel Scholes, Daniel Cregg and Liam Threlfall. The men were involved in flooding East Lancashire with cocaine. They were jailed following a major police operation to dismantle an organised crime group operating across the region. | Lancashire Police
11. Scott Simpson
Scott Simpson, 29, of Exeter Place, Preston was jailed after being caught with a stash of Class A drugs during a routine police stop in the city. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison and disqualified from driving for two years. | Lancashire Police
12. Emily Coulton
Emily Coulton was caught carrying 13 wraps of cocaine hidden in her clothing in Lancaster city centre. Coulton, of no fixed address, appeared at Preston Crown Court where she pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply. She was sentenced to four years in prison. | Lancashire Police