Here, we have summarised the facts of cases relating to 11 South Yorkshire defendants whose offending was so serious that the judges presiding over their cases felt they had no option but to jail them.
They have been taken off the county’s streets, with custodial sentences ranging from six months to 21 years being passed.
9. Daniel Strutt: Jailed for 27 months
Daniel Strutt, aged 24, of South Street, Highfields, Doncaster, was found at his home by police with 188 grammes of cannabis valued at £1,880 and 23.8 grammes of cocaine valued at £1,360. His defence counsel said in court Strutt is of previous good character and since this offending he has moved on, is in a steady relationship, no longer relies on drugs and has expressed genuine remorse. However, he was jailed for 27 months. Photo: Alastair Ulke
10. Bryn Jones: Jailed for 27 months
Bryn Jones, aged 37, of Hillcrest Drive, Oughtibridge, Sheffield, who was barred from the Hare and Hounds pub at the time of his offence, threatened the pub landlord with an axe when he was refused a drink. He was jailed for 27 months. Photo: Alastair Ulke