Man jailed for cigarette attack on disabled victim
David Brown sentenced to four-and-a-half years for stubbing a cigarette in a disabled man's eye in a Hucknall pub beer garden. Learn about the shocking unprovoked assault and its lasting impact.
David Brown sentenced to four-and-a-half years for stubbing a cigarette in a disabled man's eye in a Hucknall pub beer garden. Learn about the shocking unprovoked assault and its lasting impact.
Swiss national Noe Burri sentenced to eight weeks for assaulting a police officer during Aston Villa's Europa League clash with BSC Young Boys. Read the full story.
An 82-year-old Walsall woman describes her life as 'hell' after a two-year neighbour dispute turned violent, leaving her with injuries and police involvement. Read the full story.
British Transport Police release CCTV images after a violent fight on a Kent train left one man with a fractured nose and another in a headlock. Can you help identify these people?
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were punched and kicked unconscious outside the Village Hotel in Dudley. Call 101 with information.
Police are investigating after a Birmingham council street cleaner was assaulted by two men on Moseley Road. The unprovoked attack left the worker with facial injuries. Witnesses are urged to come forward.
Richard Taylor, 42, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with assault after two women were pushed into a road in Dudley. One victim sustained facial grazes.
Police are investigating a violent road rage incident near Alcester where a VW Caddy driver allegedly ripped open an Audi's window and punched the motorist. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Mohammed Nadim, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old runaway, tells Birmingham Crown Court he was trying to get her a job. The trial continues.
Andrew Behan sentenced to six years for manslaughter after brutal attack on Francis Leitner in Aston. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Discover Leicester's two new tree trails in Aylestone Hall Gardens and Knighton Park. Download free guides to explore native and exotic species during National Tree Week.
John Ashby, 32, appears at Birmingham Crown Court accused of the racially aggravated rape of a Sikh student in Walsall. A provisional trial date is set for April 2026.
Gurwinder Singh sentenced to seven years and six months for driving into a crowd in Leicester, leaving six injured. Read the full story of the shocking incident and police investigation.
Daniel Smith, 45, has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Wiltshire. He was remanded into custody and will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
A man sustained serious injuries in an alleyway assault next to Labyrinth nightclub in Shrewsbury. Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses to come forward.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train from Duffield. Witnesses urged to contact police with information.
Maneer Khan, 38, appears at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with the murders of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali following a September shooting. A second man is charged with assisting an offender.
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a man in his 70s was assaulted on Smethwick High Street. Call 101 with information. #CommunitySafety
A married man accused of raping a 16-year-old runaway told Birmingham Crown Court it was 'obvious' she was interested in him. The trial continues as four men deny multiple offences.
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway. Police have made an arrest and are appealing for witnesses.
A man was seriously assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway, Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses and information. Call 101 with ref 20/436796/25.
Join LOROS Hospice's 40th anniversary Light Up a Life event on Dec 7. Remember loved ones at this free festive service featuring carols, remembrance stars & mince pies.
West Midlands Police are seeking witnesses after a man and woman were assaulted during group trouble on Wheelers Lane, Billesley. Call 101 with information.
Lee Hampton, 50, crushed sleeping pills into flu tablets before raping woman while she slept. He has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Read the full shocking details.
Watchdog report reveals HMP Leicester has highest assault rate among comparable prisons with 29% positive drug tests. Urgent action needed on violence and substance abuse.
Andrew Behan killed his friend Francis Leitner following a 12-hour drinking session in Aston. The tragic incident was captured on CCTV. Read the full story.
Parry Bains, 26, has been sentenced to nine years for rape after recording his attack on a sleeping woman's phone. Derbyshire police commend victim's bravery.
Sam Cox, 27, sentenced to 31 months for drug dealing. Police seized cocaine, cannabis and £4,599 cash during raid on his grandmother's Ashby home. Read the full story.
Leicester Bach Choir celebrates its 98th season with Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols featuring harpist Jean Kelly and organist Simon Hogan. Join the celebration on November 29.
Two Loughborough Schools Foundation staff ran the Run Leicester Half Marathon, raising over £1,000 for disability charity Menphys. Discover how they smashed their fundraising goals.