These are the faces of the criminals jailed for serious crimes across Lancashire in May

A number of criminals were jailed in May for serious crimes across Lancashire.

Here are the most serious offenders. This is not a list of all offenders jailed, but of those who have committed serious offences when Lancashire Police have deemed it worthy to release their custody photographs to the public.

These are the faces of the criminals jailed for serious crimes across Lancashire in Mayplaceholder image
These are the faces of the criminals jailed for serious crimes across Lancashire in May
Ben Topping, 25, of St George's Road, Preston, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of Rosie Darbyshire.placeholder image
Ben Topping, 25, of St George's Road, Preston, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of Rosie Darbyshire.
Alexander Francis Swales, 26, of Burholme Road, Preston, was jailed for four years for possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply it.placeholder image
Alexander Francis Swales, 26, of Burholme Road, Preston, was jailed for four years for possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply it.
Stephen Derbyshire, 34, chased Michael Hart, 31, and stabbed him 16 times in the face, neck and chest shortly after crashing his car into his vehicle. He was given a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years at Preston Crown Court.placeholder image
Stephen Derbyshire, 34, chased Michael Hart, 31, and stabbed him 16 times in the face, neck and chest shortly after crashing his car into his vehicle. He was given a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years at Preston Crown Court.
Three Morecambe men have been jailed for a total of close to 40 years for their involvement in several armed robberies. Dean Halliwell, 29, of Westminster Road, Morecambe, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday May 8.placeholder image
Three Morecambe men have been jailed for a total of close to 40 years for their involvement in several armed robberies. Dean Halliwell, 29, of Westminster Road, Morecambe, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday May 8.
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