More criminals have been locked up this week as court cases conclude across Greater Manchester. Jail terms were handed out to a 'poisonous drunk' who viciously attacked her ex-partner and a drugs gang who masqueraded as workmen during lockdown so they could carry on dealing.
Two men caught hiding a handgun after a dodgy casino park exchange and a drug dealer who attacked a customer with a meat cleaver were also jailed in the last seven days.
A shoplifter who stole four cans of cola while stood next to police officers and a lorry driver who bit, punched and throttled Metrolink staff were put behind bars too.
Prison sentences are handed out to the worst offenders each week and Manchester Evening News reporters are in court to cover the most
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