Ryan Wellings psychologically and physically abused his vulnerable partner before she took her own life. Wellings was cleared of Kiena Dawes' manslaughter by a jury at Preston Crown Court but convicted of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour relating to the abuse she suffered during her life. He was jailed for six years on January 16. placeholder image
Ryan Wellings psychologically and physically abused his vulnerable partner before she took her own life. Wellings was cleared of Kiena Dawes' manslaughter by a jury at Preston Crown Court but convicted of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour relating to the abuse she suffered during her life. He was jailed for six years on January 16. | Lancashire Police

The faces of 43 rapists, thieves, drug dealers, thugs and criminals jailed in Lancashire in 2025 so far

Sean Gleaves
By Sean Gleaves

Digital Reporter

Published 3rd Mar 2025, 20:03 GMT

These are the faces of 43 criminals who have put behind bars in Lancashire so far in 2025.

They were convicted of a variety of serious 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.

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David Bennett sexually assaulted a woman while she slept. Bennett, 40, of Blythewood, Skelmersdale, appeared at Preston Crown Court on January 13 for sentencing. He was jailed for ten years.

5. David Bennett

David Bennett sexually assaulted a woman while she slept. Bennett, 40, of Blythewood, Skelmersdale, appeared at Preston Crown Court on January 13 for sentencing. He was jailed for ten years. | Lancashire Police

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Jack Dwyer, of Devonshire Drive, Clayton-le-Moors, was jailed for four months after stealing a cash register from a sandwich shop in Accrington.

6. Jack Dwyer

Jack Dwyer, of Devonshire Drive, Clayton-le-Moors, was jailed for four months after stealing a cash register from a sandwich shop in Accrington. | Lancashire Police

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David Cairney, 36, attacked two people with a hammer inside a flat in Blackburn. Cairney, of no fixed address, was jailed for 18 years after appearing at Preston Crown Court on January 20.

7. David Cairney

David Cairney, 36, attacked two people with a hammer inside a flat in Blackburn. Cairney, of no fixed address, was jailed for 18 years after appearing at Preston Crown Court on January 20. | Lancashire Police

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Aleric McKee has been jailed following a number of thefts in Accrington

8. Aleric McKee

Aleric McKee has been jailed following a number of thefts in Accrington | Lancashire Police

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