

Rogues' gallery - eight South Shields and South Tyneside criminals locked up during lockdown
Unless otherwise stated, they have all been jailed after pleading guilty to offences at Newcastle Crown Court. Our previous rogues’ gallery is available here.

1. Jeffrey Daniel Clarke
Clarke, 38, of Pennywell Bail Hostel, in Hylton Road, Sunderland, was jailed for 11 weeks at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after admitting stealing a bottle of Southern Comfort from the Little Haven Hotel, in South Shields, and two other offences. Photo: Other 3rd Party

2. Kristoffer Cook
Cook, 27, of Hobart Avenue, South Shields, was jailed for 12 months after admitting attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child in July and also breaching an earlier sexual harm prevention order. Photo: Other 3rd Party

3. Mark Fada
Fada, 25, of Lonsdale Court, South Shields, was jailed for three years and seven months after he admitted two thefts, three fraud offences, one criminal damage charge and one count of handling stolen goods. Photo: Other 3rd Party

4. Kier Ruffell
Ruffell, 29, of Beach Road, South Shields, was jailed for two years and one month after he admitted assault and false imprisonment in November last year. Photo: Other 3rd Party