A prolific burglar who broke into people's homes as they slept and snatched their luxury cars has been put behind bars. Damon Keegan stole almost £350,000 worth of high-end cars including BMWs and Audis over the space of just a year, Greater Manchester Police said. The 31-year-old ran a 'sophisticated' burgling operation across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Derbyshire, but was busted when officers searched his garage and found a lock-picking set, a spy camera and a sledgehammer. Keegan, from Hyde, was also caught using a radio frequency jamming device - used to block WiFi and phone signals, and disconnect doorbell cameras at homes. He would often break into houses as families slept inside, using 'intrusive and ruinous methods'. Now Keegan has been locked up for more than six years for his crimes. Read the full story here. (Image: GMP) 1 of 6
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Christopher Peberdy
A 'violent and manipulative' thug terrorised his girlfriend by cutting her off from her family, pouring washing up liquid in her hair and physically assaulting her in a horrific campaign of abuse. Christopher Peberdy, 21, became increasingly physically and verbally abusive towards his partner over their four-year relationship. She eventually became 'in fear of leaving the house' after repeated incidents of abuse, police said. Peberdy, of White Avenue, Crewe, had earlier pleaded guilty to five counts of non-fatal suffocation, non-fatal strangulation, section 47 assault, section 39 assault and criminal damage. He was jailed for 45 months. Read the full story here. (Image: Cheshire Constabulary) 2 of 6
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Bianca Freeman-Blakeborough
A mum-of-two controlled a heroin and cocaine drugs line described by a judge as a 'family business'. Bianca Freeman-Blakeborough, 30, sent out multiple 'bulk' messages to potential buyers over a nine-month period. Up to 6.8 kilos were distributed, with almost £680,000 made, Manchester Crown Court heard. When Freeman-Blakeborough was arrested at her home in Middleton earlier this year, police seized the phone associated with the drugs line, as well as her personal device. Messages from her dad were found. He said the drugs line was being run as her 'business'. Freeman-Blakeborough She pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. Today (October 1), she was jailed for nine years. Read the full story here. (Image: GMP) 3 of 6