Locked up so far in April: Some of the criminals jailed in Greater Manchester this month

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These are just some of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester so far this month. The region's courts have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes with M.E.N.

reporters there to cover the most serious. 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.