Tributes to Grandfather Found Unconscious in Leicester Park
James 'Jimmy' McKeown, 62, died in hospital after being found in Beaumont Leys Park. A man has been charged with manslaughter as the family mourns their loss.
Category : Community Safety
Pastor Charged After Baptism Death in Birmingham
Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces gross negligence manslaughter charge following the death of a man in his 60s during a baptism ceremony in Erdington last October.
Officer Jailed for Fatal Crash During Emergency Response
PC Mark Roberts sentenced to 27 months for causing death by dangerous driving while responding to a 999 call about a choking baby in Gateshead.
Fake Gun Threat Over Sauce Mix-Up in Chicken Shop
An 18-year-old man, Marwan Khadir, has been jailed for three years after threatening a chicken shop worker with a fake gun over a sauce order error in south London on Christmas Eve.
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Katie Price Banned from Driving for Seventh Time
Former glamour model Katie Price receives her seventh driving ban after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket on the A64 in North Yorkshire.
Shopkeeper, 67, Attacked in Handsworth While Assisting Tenant
A 67-year-old shopkeeper in Handsworth was punched and robbed while trying to help a neighbouring business tenant during a dispute over payment. The attacker fled with the victim's phone.
Two Men Arrested for Attempted Murder in Solihull
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was found with serious head injuries at a Solihull tower block. The victim remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
Police Raid Homes in Birmingham and Walsall, Disrupt Drug Line
Four individuals were arrested in early morning raids across Birmingham and Walsall as West Midlands Police's County Lines Taskforce targeted a major drug supply operation known as the 'China line'.
Man Knocked Out in Oswestry Street Brawl Near Pub
A man in his 20s was left unconscious after a violent street brawl near The Wilfred Owen Weatherspoon pub in Oswestry. Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the early morning assault.
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Man Arrested for Racist Graffiti at Birmingham Islamic Centre
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage after offensive graffiti was sprayed on the Jami Community and Education Centre in Kingstanding, Birmingham.
CCTV Appeal After Violent Assault in Birmingham's Stirchley
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of a man wanted for questioning after a violent assault on Pershore Road in Stirchley, Birmingham, where a victim was punched in the head.
Husband Jailed for Strangling Wife and Stabbing Himself
Ian Butterworth, 55, has been sentenced to two years in prison for strangling his wife and assaulting police officers during two violent incidents at their holiday let property in Staffordshire.
Two Teens Held After Four Stabbed at Tenby Train Station
A 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man are in custody after four youths sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds in a serious disorder incident outside Tenby Railway Station on Tuesday evening.
Handgun, Machete Seized at Yardley Party; Three Charged
Three men have been remanded in custody after police seized a handgun and machete following reports of trouble at a house party in Yardley, Birmingham.
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Royal Mail: Display 'I Have a Dog' Signs to Protect Postal Workers
Royal Mail is urging dog owners to display 'I have a dog' signs to alert postal workers, following a 2% rise in dog attacks. The campaign aims to prevent injuries and delivery suspensions.
Asylum Seeker Jailed for Cocaine Dealing in Midlands
An Albanian asylum seeker has been sentenced to prison for operating a cocaine drug line in Rugeley, Staffordshire, and faces automatic deportation upon release.
Machete Man's Three-Hour Rooftop Rampage in Handsworth
Joshua Brivett laughed in court while watching footage of his dangerous rooftop standoff where he threatened an asylum seeker and injured emergency workers during a mental breakdown.
New Faces Added to West Midlands Police Most Wanted List (08.04.2026)
West Midlands Police have updated their most wanted list with five new suspects wanted for crimes including robbery, affray, and shop theft. Detectives are urging the public to call 999 immediately with any information.
Lamborghini Seized in Birmingham on Wedding Day
A teal Lamborghini supercar was impounded by police on Belgrave Middleway after being driven without insurance and a missing number plate, causing wedding day stress.
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Police Officer Gets Final Warning for Harassing Colleague
A West Midlands Police officer has been handed a final written warning after persistently harassing a female colleague, causing her psychological distress, despite being blocked on social media.
Man with Serious Head Injury Found at Solihull Tower Block
West Midlands Police have cordoned off Linacre House in Solihull after a man was discovered with severe head injuries in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before hospital transfer.
Wolverhampton Knife-Wielding Robber Jailed for Six Years
A serial offender who threatened shop staff with a knife during robberies in Wolverhampton has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison.
Shoplifter Banned from Tesco, B&M, Matalan in Kidderminster
A 39-year-old woman from Kidderminster has been issued a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order, prohibiting her from entering three major retail stores after multiple shoplifting incidents.
Birmingham Police Use New Tech to Map Knife Crime Streets
The Government is providing national mapping technology to police forces, including Birmingham, to identify specific streets where knife crime occurs. This initiative includes £26 million in funding and new youth centres.
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Solihull Tower Block Sealed After Man Injured in Attack
Police have cordoned off a tower block in Solihull after a man was found with a serious head injury in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The victim was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
Third Murder Arrest in Nuneaton Missing Woman Case
Warwickshire Police have made a third arrest on suspicion of murder in the investigation into a missing 48-year-old Nuneaton woman, with searches ongoing and a £1,000 reward offered.
Nine of Ten Top Speeders Avoid Prosecution in Midlands
Exclusive data reveals that nine of the ten fastest speeding cases recorded by West Midlands Police since 2025 were cancelled, with drivers reaching up to 151mph escaping penalties.
New 'Ask for Angela' Bus Safety Card Pilot Launched
West Midlands Police education officer Paula Shortland reveals a new pilot scheme on buses, allowing passengers to discreetly alert drivers to unsafe situations using a special card.
Birmingham Police Chase Ends in Crash: Two Jailed
Benjamin Evans, 20, crashed a stolen Volvo into a building on Suffolk Street Queensway after a high-speed police pursuit from Staffordshire. Evans and Kyle Draper, 21, were jailed for burglaries and thefts across Cheshire and North Wales.
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Detective Praises Midlands Woman's Bravery in Partner Attack
A Staffordshire detective has commended the tremendous strength of a woman who survived a prolonged, life-threatening assault by her partner, Liam Dawson, who was jailed for over 15 years.
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