Below is a list of 10 South Yorkshire criminals who were caught breaking the law and were then jailed in October 2020.
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1. Richard Canlin.
Richard Canlin, 42, formerly of John Street, Clay Cross, who battered his dog to death in Derbyshire eight years ago has now been jailed for 22 years for brutally murdering a mother-of-two. Photo: Handout
2. Darren Pickering.
Darren Pickering, 37, of Bonsall Street, Long Eaton, was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to a charge of fraud by abuse of position. Photo: Handout
3. Lucas Duncan.
Lucas Duncan, 23, formerly of Edwards Lane, Nottingham, was jailed for 22 months when he pleaded guilty to assault after hitting a man with a hammer. Photo: Handout
4. Aaron Foster.
Aaron Foster, 31, of Edale Square, Ilkeston, was handed a 45-month prison sentence as well as also being banned from driving for 58 months after he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Photo: Handout