Many of their victims have been left with life-changing injuries, lasting trauma or have tragically lost their lives.
Courts in Preston, Burnley and beyond have handed down lengthy prison sentences as judges condemned their actions.
Here are the offenders now behind bars for their shocking crimes:

13. Jordan O’Brien
Jordan O’Brien, 26, slashed a man’s face outside a Darwen bar, leaving him with life-changing injuries. He was jailed for five years and eight months. | Lancashire Police

14. Aaron Hanson
Aaron Hanson, 21, attempted to choke a man in a “guillotine headlock” after a failed shovel attack in Burnley. He was jailed for four years and five months. | Lancashire Police

15. Sam Parkington
Sam Parkington, 29, broke a Tesco worker’s jaw after being offered help with his shopping in Blackburn. He admitted wounding and was jailed for 40 weeks. | Lancashire Police

16. Qusai Abdalla
Qusai Abdalla, 26, stabbed a victim in the head, chest and arm during an attack in Preston. He admitted wounding with intent and was jailed for 12 years and four months. | Lancashire Police


