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They were convicted of a variety of offenses, including rape, theft, drug dealing and violent crimes.
Their stories serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of criminal behaviour in our community.
5. Abubakr Mahmood
Abubakr Mahmood hit a mum-of-three at 65mph before leaving her to die in Nelson. Mahmood, 20, of Farrer Street, Nelson, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while disqualified from driving, and causing death without insurance. He was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison and banned from driving for 18 years. | Lancashire Police
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6. Leroy Colecozy
Leroy Colecozy targeted stores across Preston. The 51-year-old was caught stealing candles and fragrances from the Next store on Fishergate last month. Colecozy, of Great Avenham Street, Preston, appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court this month where he pleaded guilty to theft. He was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison. | Lancashire Police
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7. Jake Balmforth
Jake Balmforth punched Tony Johnson during a clash between Burnley and Blackpool fans outside the Manchester pub on Blackpool Promenade on March 4, 2023. Mr Johnson, 55, from Blackpool, suffered a serious head injury. He did not regain consciousness and sadly died in hospital two days later. Balmforth, 35, of Tarvin Close, Burnley, was found guilty of manslaughter and later sentenced to five years in prison. | Lancashire Police
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8. Ian Leyland
Ian Leyland, 36, a registered sex offender, of Coronation Street, Blackpool pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a boy aged 13 to 15. He was sentenced to 12 years – four years imprisonment with an extended licence of a further eight years. He was also made subject of a further indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. | Lancashire Police