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Police vow action after 200 VAWG arrests

Staffordshire Police make 200 arrests in two-month crackdown on violence against women and girls, vowing daily action to secure justice for victims.

Teen machete thug told 'you got what you deserved'

A Nottingham teenager who was stabbed with his own machete during a gang confrontation has been told by a judge that the public will say he 'got what he deserved'. Discover the full story.

HMP Leicester violence and drug use 'too high'

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.

Man slashed by group in Shirley, police appeal

A man in his 30s was slashed by a group armed with weapons on Longmore Road, Shirley. Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack which occurred around 6pm on Thursday.

Hoax caller jailed for Rambo-style 9/11 threats

Steven Ridley, 53, has been imprisoned for 14 months after making hoax bomb threats to police, referencing the IRA and a '9/11-style bloodbath'. Read the full court details.

Racist attacks surge, leaving minority women in fear

A surge in racially motivated violence in the West Midlands has left minority women living in fear, altering daily routines and reviving historic anxieties. Charities report unprecedented demand for safety guides.

Man injured and cars smashed in Birmingham fracas

Armed police raced to a Birmingham retail park after a violent disorder left one man injured and multiple cars damaged. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. Contact police with information.

Veteran's 5,200-mile fundraising feat for SSAFA

Inspirational Wirral veteran Gina Allsop finished a year-long, 5,200-mile endurance challenge, culminating at Everest Base Camp, raising vital funds for the Armed Forces charity SSAFA.

Three charged after teen stabbed in Birmingham

Two men and a 15-year-old boy are charged after a 17-year-old was stabbed near The Bull statue in Birmingham city centre. Police increase patrols following the incident.

Police Report Reveals Villa Hooligan Threat

A crucial police report details the 'low risk' posed by Aston Villa's historic hooligan groups ahead of the Maccabi Tel Aviv match, which saw away fans banned. Discover the full story.

Four-year sentence for armed robber on bail

Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.

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