In Teesside, 34 individuals, including a father-son duo, were sentenced for serious crimes, including murder and sexual offenses, at the start of 2025.
Teesside: In October, 34 people were jailed for various crimes. Among them were Martin and Shaun Breeze, who killed a man in a hit-and-run incident.
Martin Breeze, 57, received a life sentence for murdering Brian Darby. He must serve at least 32 years before parole. His son, Shaun, 29, got 16 years for manslaughter and other charges.
In another case, Lewis Hart, 36, was sentenced for sending explicit messages to a teenager. He received 16 months in prison and a ten-year restraining order.
James Rollinson, 31, was jailed for breaching a restraining order against his grandmother. He was sentenced to 20 months after repeatedly asking her for money.
Jack Nawton, 25, headbutted a detention officer while in custody. He was sentenced to ten months for assaulting the officer.
Marianne Allinson, 43, burgled her long-time friend’s home, injuring him in the process. She was sentenced to 22 months in prison.
Lewis Dawson, 25, pointed a fake gun at a family during a burglary attempt. He received a 42-month prison sentence.
Paul French, 44, was caught with £3,000 worth of cocaine and sentenced to 38 months in prison.
Ellis Dismore, 24, was sentenced to 38 years for stalking and stabbing a schoolgirl. He also faced multiple charges related to child exploitation.
Saul Rostas, 24, attempted to kidnap two women in Middlesbrough. He was sentenced to four years for his violent actions.
James Coomber, 30, was sentenced to 15 years for a violent attack involving a knife. He had a history of violent offenses.
Robert Wilkinson, 31, was sentenced for assaulting another inmate in prison. He received a nine-month sentence to run consecutively with his existing sentence.
James Stubbs, 24, was jailed for ten years for years of abuse against a woman. His actions left her in constant fear.
A gang of four, including Shannon Harbron, Aaron Pearson, Zoe Swainston, and Jacob Mercer, attacked a Stockton home, causing severe injuries. They received various sentences for their roles in the attack.
Daniel Malual, 24, was jailed for attempting to enter the UK illegally. He received a 12-month sentence.
Stefan Przygodski, 49, was sentenced for violently attacking his partner while she held their child. He received 16 months in prison.
Andre Charlton, 29, was sentenced to 42 months for attacking a man with a metal bar. He has a history of violence.
Malcolm Gray, 62, was jailed for attacking a man with a hammer, causing serious injuries. He received a 28-month sentence.
Ethan Bowes, 19, was sentenced to 21 months for his involvement in the Middlesbrough riots.
David Bielicki, 45, was jailed for attempted theft and handling stolen goods. He received a 74-week sentence.
Kenneth Grange and Andrew Costello were sentenced for arson attacks on homes. Grange received seven years and three months, while Costello got nine years.
Joseph McKenzie, 28, was jailed for inciting violence during the riots. He received a 33-month sentence.
Anthony Richards, 40, was sentenced for dangerous driving and fleeing police. He received 18 months in prison.
Patrick Stokes, 30, was jailed for two years and three months for a violent attack on a woman. He was also given a restraining order.
Mohammed Saddique, 48, was sentenced to 27 years for a series of sexual offenses against a child.
Mark Dodds, 38, received a 20-year sentence for grooming and abusing young girls online.
