A rogues' gallery of jailed criminals from the South Shields area
These criminals from the South Tyneside area have all received jail terms recently.
Unless otherwise stated, they are all from South Shields and pleaded guilty to offences at Newcastle Crown Court. Further details about their crimes are available at www.shieldsgazette.com/news/crime. For a gallery of criminals locked up over the summer click here.
1. Dean Kelly
Kelly, 30, of Hatfield Road, Hebburn, was jailed for a year after admitting theft. Photo: Northumbria Police
2. Nicola Lee
Lee, 44, of Thames Avenue, Jarrow, was jailed for 14 years after she was convicted of the manslaughter of Paul Taylor. Photo: Northumbria Police
3. Mark Liddle
Liddle, 52, of Inverness Road, Jarrow, was jailed for nine months after admitting harassment and a malicious communications offence. Photo: Northumbria Police
4. Melisa McFarlane
McFarlane, 38, of Dacre Street, was jailed for two-and-a-half years after admitting burglary, attempted burglary and breaching a suspended sentence. Photo: Northumbria Police