Nightmare neighbour, serial lifer and drug mules amongst those locked up this week in Greater Manchester

This week in Greater Manchester, several offenders faced justice, including Simon Mitchell, who attacked his neighbour with a samurai sword over a dog dispute, leaving the victim with serious injuries. Mitchell received a three-year sentence. David O’Brien, a convicted rapist, was handed a fourth life sentence after attempting to stab a prison officer. He has a history of violent attacks in prison. Mark Nuttall was sentenced to 21 years for attempting to murder a woman with a meat cleaver, while John Ahern, a paedophile, was jailed for 19 years for abusing two boys decades ago. In drug-related cases, Ray Ostrowski received 20 months for bringing cannabis into the UK, while Casimiro De Lemos-Francisco was sentenced to over six years for smuggling cocaine in a mobility scooter. These cases highlight the serious crimes being dealt with in the region, ensuring offenders are held accountable for their actions.

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