Here are 24 people jailed or given suspended sentences for offences in and around Sunderland last month.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court, unless otherwise stated.
21. Toni King
King, 36, of Carlisle Terrace, Southwick, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault of an emergency worker at South Tyneside Magistrates Court. District Judge Zoe Passfield sentenced her to a total of 26 weeks, suspended for 18 months and ordered her to pay £200 compensation Photo: NOP
22. Richard Coxon
Coxon, 42, of Osman Close, Sunderland, admitted assault and was sentenced to four months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, with rehabilitation requirements, 120 hours unpaid work, £425 costs and a five-year restraining order Photo: NOP
23. Claire Fowles
Fowles, 42, of Quayside House, Sunderland, admitted having a bladed article, which put her in breach of a suspended sentence, and assault on an emergency worker. Mr Recorder David Kelly sentenced her to a total of 54 weeks behind bars Photo: NOP
24. Darran Faith
Faith, 43, of Lumley Close, Washington, was charged with attempting sexual communication with a child and of making indecent images of children and pleaded guilty to all counts at South Tyneside Magistrates Court. The case was sent to Newcastle Crown Court for sentence, where he was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years. Faith was also ordered to 35 days rehabilitation, 10 years sex offender notification requirement and 10 year sexual harm prevention order. Photo: NOP