A major police operation across the West Midlands has led to 80 arrests and the recovery of 23 blades. Officers conducted hundreds of stop searches and weapon sweeps to tackle serious youth violence.
Former Warwickshire bowler Recordo Gordon, 34, faces charges of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon after police stop in Erdington. Read the full details.
Abubakar Saleem, 21, from Telford faces attempted murder and weapon charges following a Saturday evening incident. He has appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kings Norton on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and Class-B drugs after a police chase. Read more on this Birmingham incident.
West Midlands Police make chilling discovery during warrant in Whitmore Reans, uncovering multiple large blades including a machete and zombie knife in residential property.
A leading criminal defence solicitor reveals how carrying common household items could result in serious weapons charges under UK law, even without criminal intent.