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.

25. Chuanhua Lin
Chuanhua Lin was caught carrying £225k worth of cannabis in suitcase at Preston railway station. He was sentenced to six months in prison at Preston Crown Court on January 23. | British Transport Police

26. Wayne Baines and Jack Williams
Wayne Baines (left) and Jack Williams attacked a man with a metal pole in Chorley. Appearing at Preston Crown Court for sentencing on Monday, Baines was given an 18-year sentence, consisting of 13 years in prison and five years on extended licence. Williams was given a 12-year sentence – eight years in prison and four years on extended licence. | Lancashire Police

27. Neil Baron
Neil Baron left a man with a bleed on the brain following an attack at a pub in Blackburn. Baron, 58, of Railway Terrace, Great Harwood, was arrested on suspicion of and later charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm. He pleaded guilty and was jailed for 12 months at Preston Crown Court. | Lancashire Police

28. Andrew Ritchie
Andrew Ritchie stole meat and protein bars from The Range, Aldi and Tesco stores in Leyland. Ritchie, 29, of Leyland Lane, Leyland appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court earlier this week where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was jailed for 14 weeks. | Lancashire Police


