Scott Chinnery was arrested following an investigation into a number of thefts at various businesses across Blackburn on September 4. The 35-year-old, of no fixed address, appeared in court the following day where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was subsequently jailed for 36 weeks.placeholder image
Scott Chinnery was arrested following an investigation into a number of thefts at various businesses across Blackburn on September 4. The 35-year-old, of no fixed address, appeared in court the following day where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was subsequently jailed for 36 weeks. | Lancashire Police

Rapist, thieves, drug dealers and thugs among 10 criminals jailed in Lancashire in September

Sean Gleaves
By Sean Gleaves

Digital Reporter

Published 4th Oct 2024, 19:12 GMT

These are the faces of ten criminals who were put behind bars in Lancashire last month.

Thieves, drug dealers, thugs and a rapist were among the criminals who were jailed in September.

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Frank Wrona, 44, was jailed for life on September 9 for murdering his housemate Richard Chamberlain in Colne on March 31. Wrona, of New Market Street, Colne, was told he would have to serve a minimum of 16 years and 79 days before he is considered for parole.

9. Frank Wrona

Frank Wrona, 44, was jailed for life on September 9 for murdering his housemate Richard Chamberlain in Colne on March 31. Wrona, of New Market Street, Colne, was told he would have to serve a minimum of 16 years and 79 days before he is considered for parole. | Lancashire Police

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Gareth Walton, of no fixed address, was given a 28-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting two young women. The 44-year-old must serve two-thirds of that sentence before he can apply for parole. He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders’ registration for life and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order.

10. Gareth Walton

Gareth Walton, of no fixed address, was given a 28-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting two young women. The 44-year-old must serve two-thirds of that sentence before he can apply for parole. He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders’ registration for life and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order. | Lancashire Police

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