They were convicted of a variety of serious offenses, including rape, paedophilia and domestic abuse.
Their stories serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of criminal behaviour in our community.
1. Ajaz Ahmed
Ajaz Ahmed, 56, from Rochdale, was jailed for 28 years following an investigation into non-recent sexual abuse in Rochdale. He was found guilty of ten counts of rape, seven counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child, actual bodily harm, non-penetrative sexual activity with a child, two counts of assault by penetration, indecent image of a child and extreme pornography. | Greater Manchester Police
2. David Stewart
David Stewart, 25, of Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, was jailed for nine years for grooming and isolating young girl in Manchester. He pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child under 16, meeting a child following sexual grooming, child abduction and witness intimidation. He is also subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order. | Greater Manchester Police
3. Fabrice Kapena
Fabrice Kapena, 32, was jailed for 13 years, with an extended licence of seven years, after being found guilty of raping a woman on a night out in Manchester in August 2022. | Greater Manchester Police
4. Ben Fitton
Ben Fitton, 33, subjected a victim to years of abuse. Fitton, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of two counts of rape, non-fatal strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour and causing grievous bodily harm. He was jailed for 18 years, with an additional three years on extended license. | Greater Manchester Police