Couple run over man twice and steal his gold chain
A Wolverhampton man used his car as a weapon to run over a victim twice. His girlfriend then robbed the injured man of his gold chain. Both have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
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Couple convicted for Wolverhampton hit-and-run robbery
A man and woman from Bushbury have been found guilty of attempted murder and robbery after a brutal attack in Wolverhampton. The victim was run over twice before a gold chain was stolen from him as he lay injured. Read the full court details.
Police seize £1.5m monkey dust from van in Longton
Staffordshire Police seize 25kg of synthetic drug monkey dust worth £1.5m from a van in Longton. Major organised crime unit makes significant bust as part of Operation Rivent.
Birmingham family jailed for drugs and firearm offences
Three members of the same Birmingham family are behind bars after police seized a loaded shotgun and drugs worth over £12,000. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
Birmingham man caught smuggling alligator heads into UK
A Birmingham father attempted to smuggle 80 alligator heads into the UK for his eBay side hustle. Discover how Border Force stopped him and his suspended sentence.
£20k cocaine haul found after Tamworth car stop
Staffordshire Police uncover £20,000 of cocaine and nitrous oxide after stopping a car in Tamworth. Two men arrested for drug and driving offences. Read the full story.
Kent man jailed for homemade staple gun firearm
Jason Young, 45, from Kent, has been sentenced to five years in prison after converting a staple gun into a deadly weapon. The discovery was made by an off-duty officer on a train.
Major haul of illegal tobacco and fakes seized in Wolverhampton
Trading standards and police seized over 54,000 cigarettes and fake perfumes in Wolverhampton raids. Action is now being taken against the businesses involved. Read the full update.
Pair sentenced after £100k drugs seized in Ludlow home
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
Man tried to smuggle 80 alligator heads into UK
A Birmingham man has been sentenced for trying to smuggle 80 alligator heads from America to sell on eBay. Read the full story of the unusual wildlife crime.
200 boxes of nitrous oxide seized in factory raid
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
£30k of nitrous oxide seized in Birmingham raid
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Drug dealer jailed for four years after police seizure
Xhevahir Ademaj will spend Christmas behind bars after a police operation uncovered a drug supply network in Birmingham. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
Birmingham police tow six cars in untaxed vehicle crackdown
Police in Birmingham have seized six vehicles from one street in a new operation targeting untaxed cars. One car had not been taxed since 2018. Drivers are warned to ensure compliance.
Six cars towed in Birmingham untaxed vehicle crackdown
Police in Birmingham have seized six untaxed vehicles from one street, warning drivers of a major enforcement shift. Ensure your car is taxed to avoid being towed.
80 arrested in West Midlands knife crime crackdown
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.
Birmingham's biggest cannabis factory discovered in Lozells
West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.
Birmingham's 'largest ever' cannabis factory discovered
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
16 vehicles seized and two arrests in police operation
West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
Bearwood drug bust after police helicopter chase
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
Police seize two pavement parkers in Bilston
West Midlands Police seized two cars in Bilston for pavement parking and being unroadworthy. One was SORN, the other untaxed. Read the full details of the clampdown.
Man arrested after dog attack in Telford
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a woman was brutally attacked by a dog in Telford. Two dogs have been seized by police.
Birmingham duo wanted after £20m drugs seizure
Two Birmingham men are on the run after a £20m heroin shipment, concealed in pomegranate juice, was seized. Shamut Khan and Matiullah Zamankhel are wanted by the NCA. Contact authorities with information.
£1.1m cocaine found in M6 van stop, man charged
Staffordshire Police discover cocaine worth over £1 million after stopping a van at Keele Services. A 35-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody.
Ex-Cricketer Gordon Charged Over Stolen Car and Machete
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.
Birmingham drug raid uncovers thousands in cannabis
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Erdington after police discovered 2kg of cannabis hidden in bags during a warrant. The suspect has been bailed as enquiries continue.
Telford man charged with attempted murder
Abubakar Saleem, 21, from Telford faces attempted murder and weapon charges following a Saturday evening incident. He has appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court.
£100k Cash Found in Erratic M6 Car Stop
Police discovered a staggering £100,000 in cash and arrested a woman for cocaine possession after stopping an erratically driven car on the M6 near Stafford. Read the full story.
Council intensifies parking enforcement with ANPR
Wiltshire Council escalates parking enforcement using ANPR technology. Drivers face vehicle seizure and fines for unpaid tickets. Learn how to avoid penalties.
Boy, 14, arrested after police seize ninja sword
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.
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