This gallery features a collection of 62 individuals who were jailed in Lancashire in 2024 for a range of serious crimes, including murder, rape, theft, drug dealing and violent offenses.
These faces represent the darker side of our community and serve as a reminder of the consequences of criminal behaviour:
13. Anthony Baron
Anthony Baron sexually assaulted a young girl in Lancashire for nearly a decade. He first abused his victim when she was just seven years old, with the abuse continuing until she was around 14. Baron, now 68, of Main Street, Gisburn, was convicted following a trial of eight counts of sexual assault against a child between 2006 and 2013. He was sentenced to seven years in jail at Burnley Crown Court on October 21. | Lancashire Police
14. Jordan Wright and Kert Birtwistle
Kert Birtwistle (left) Jordan Wright (right) were jailed after raping and sexually assaulting a number of children in Lancashire. The offences took place mainly in Preston between 2009 and 2013 and involved seven victims – boys and girls - who were all under 13 years old. Wright, 30, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to 18 charges including rape and sexual assault. He was sentenced to 16 years and two months in prison. Birtwistle, 29, of Bright Street, Blackpool, was found guilty of 14 counts including rape and sexual assault. He was jailed for 12 years. | Lancashire Police
15. Zak Honeyman
Zak Honeyman, 26, sexually assaulted a woman in her own home despite her repeatedly rejecting his advances. Honeyman, of Weets View, Barnoldswick, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault when he appeared at Burnley Crown Court. He was jailed for 18 months and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for ten years | Lancashire Police
16. Shane Taaffe-Rhodes
Shane Taaffe-Rhodes, 20, was jailed for the role he played in the disorder in Blackpool on Saturday, August 3. Taaffe-Roberts, of Lindale Gardens, Blackpool, was jailed for 27 months at Preston Crown Court on October 18. He had pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing. | Lancashire Police