Unless otherwise stated, the defendants named below were all imprisoned during 2020 at Newcastle Crown Court for their offences.
9. Gary Short
Short, 49, of Frederick Street, South Shields, was jailed for 20 years after he was convicted of 13 sexual offences following a trial. Photo: Other 3rd Party
10. Conor Sinclair
Sinclair, 22, of no fixed address, was jailed for five years and two months after admitting robbing a taxi driver in South Shields on April 11 last year. Photo: Other 3rd Party
11. Cuneyt Taskin
Taskin, 47, of Liscard Road, The Wirral, was jailed for four years and nine months after he admitted possession of cocaine with intent to supply and money laundering after he was stopped in a car on South Tyneside on June 21 last year. Photo: Other 3rd Party
12. Michael Wright
Wright, 34, of Honeysuckle Avenue, South Shields, was jailed for five years and four months after he admitted robbery, having an offensive weapon, dangerous driving, having no licence and having no insurance. Photo: Other 3rd Party