A county lines drugs gang, a man who filmed himself raping a woman and a 'global warming' protester - these are the criminals dealt with in Greater Manchester’s courts in October.
Dozens of offenders were hauled before the courts to face judges and magistrates for all kinds of crimes. One prisoner was prosecuted for threatening to kill a Manchester judge in a 'slow and painful way'.
An open, transparent criminal justice system is an important part of how our democracy works - so we make no apologies for devoting so much time to letting you know what happens in our courts.
MEN reporters cover some of the most serious cases each week - and here is our round-up for the last month. These are the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester in
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