Unless otherwise stated, they were all jailed at Newcastle Crown Court after admitting offences. Our gallery of some of the toughest prison sentences handed out to defendants from our area in 2020 is available here.
5. Altaf Hussain
Hussain, 49, of Bowling Hill Road, Bradford, was jailed for 19 weeks after admitting dangerous driving and driving while impaired through drugs on September 8, 2019, in the Tyne Tunnel. Photo: Other 3rd Party
6. Robbie Loughran
Loughran, 33, of Braeside, Gateshead, was jailed for four-and-half-years after admitting committing robbery in Whitburn in August 2018. Photo: Other 3rd Party
7. Darren Millen
Millen, 46, of Winskill Road, South Shields, was jailed for eight months after admitting dangerous driving, criminal damage and sending a malicious communication in September 2019. Photo: Other 3rd Party
8. Adam Purcell
Purcell, 18, of Epinay Walk, Jarrow, was locked up for four years after admitting wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article in September 2020. Photo: Other 3rd Party