THESE are the best stories in the courts you might have missed after another busy few days. 

See below the cases we covered last week. 

Barrow man demanded £1,000 from lost dog owner - jailed for blackmail 

A MAN from Barrow has been jailed for blackmail after he targeted a pet owner appealing for information on a missing dog on social media.

Inquest: Immigrant Albert Mensah died by suicide in Barrow, Cumbria 

A ‘FINE, friendly’ Ghanaian man 'seeking greener pastures' in Cumbria took his own life over worries about his family being forced to return to their native country amid difficulties over their immigration status, an inquest heard.

Miah brothers found guilty of child sex offences in Barrow and Leeds 

Three brothers have been found guilty of child sex offences in Barrow and Leeds.

Walney man ordered to pay nearly £6,000 in child support

A MAN has been ordered by a court to pay nearly £6,000 in child support.

Motorist who drove on A590 while banned jailed

A MOTORIST  who caught driving on the A590 despite being banned has been jailed.

Tesco shoplifter stole meat and groceries

A MAN who stole food from a supermarket has been sentenced by a court.

Inquest: Christopher Lamonby died by suicide in Walney

AN 'amazing dad' was found dead near his home by a dog walker after taking his own life, an inquest has heard.