It has been a busy couple of weeks for the courts.
These are nine of the people jailed or given suspended sentences for offences in or around the North East throughout July so far.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
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5. Brian Jordan
Brian Jordan of Newcastle was sent to prison for 7 years after sexually assaulting two girls almost 50 years ago. | Northumbria Police
6. Dean Morris
Dean Morris, who brutally stabbed a man twice in his own living room in Newcastle has been jailed. He was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment at the same court, along with a further five years on licence. (Photo by Northumbria Police) | Northumbria Police Photo: Northumbria Police
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