Man jailed for rape and sexual assault in Black Country
Anthony Lomas, 59, has been sentenced after being found guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Anthony Lomas, 59, has been sentenced after being found guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Henry Saklatvala, 38, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of a girl under 16. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Rodney Johnston, 67, has been jailed for life for forcing a woman into decades of sexual abuse. The victim, who was made to have sex with up to 1,000 men, told the court she is now finally free.
Adam McLaughlan, 34, has been sentenced to six years for 14 counts of child sexual assault in Staffordshire. Police praise the bravery of survivors who came forward.
Peter Jenkins, a former teacher from Solihull jailed for sickening sex attacks on young girls, has been banned from the profession for life. Read the full report.
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping two women and assaulting a third after spiking her drink. Read the full court report.
West Midlands Police release an image of a man they need to speak to regarding a sexual assault in Birmingham city centre. The incident occurred on Holloway Circus ramp in October.
America's Got Talent finalist Brian King Joseph files lawsuit against Will Smith, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination from his 2025 tour. Smith's lawyers deny all claims.
A 46-year-old man, wanted for assault, led police on a dramatic foot chase through gardens in Sheldon after jumping from a window. Read the full story of the New Year's Day arrest.
Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about a sexual assault she faced as a teenager on a train to Paddington, revealing how she fought back. Her powerful story emerged during a BBC Radio 4 discussion on domestic abuse.
Richard Deakin charged over death of Joshua Johnson-Hector, 31, outside Savanna cocktail bar. Police appeal for witnesses to the early morning assault.
Staffordshire Police are investigating a sexual assault on a woman in her 20s at The Sir Robert Peel pub in Tamworth. They are appealing for witnesses and information.
A 22-year-old man is in custody after a victim was found with serious injuries on Tansley Road, Kingstanding. Police are investigating and the road remains closed.
Rubie Marie was forced to marry a man in his 30s at age 15, suffering daily rape. Now 42, she shares her story to raise awareness and help other survivors of honour-based abuse.
A West Midlands man alleges historical sexual abuse from the 1980s. His trial, delayed until July 2027, highlights a crown court backlog now nearing 80,000 cases. Read how delays are impacting justice.
Solihull Council renews Honey Club's licence for another year despite local objections over its place in a modern town centre. Read the full story on the controversial decision.
The Honey Club on Solihull High Street has had its sexual entertainment venue licence renewed after no complaints were raised. Read the full details of the decision.
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
Exclusive analysis of West Midlands Police figures ranks every Birmingham area for violence and sexual offences. See where your neighbourhood stands in the latest crime data.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault relating to alleged 2009 offences. He will appear in court on January 20. Read the latest updates.
Two men lured a 16-year-old runaway in Birmingham before a horrific series of rapes across multiple cities. All four perpetrators have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
The BBC confirms no future projects with David Walliams after HarperCollins drops the author over misconduct allegations. Read the full story and latest developments.
Mohammed Nadim, 45, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in a friend's BMW. He denied wrongdoing, claiming 'the girl was picked up by bredrin'.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.
A former Midlands dance instructor has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to sexual offences against students. She exploited her position to groom victims, causing lifelong trauma. Read the full story.
Four men have been convicted for the horrific sexual exploitation and rape of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Birmingham. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.