Smethwick Mosque Reopens After Teen Murder
Jamia Masjid in Smethwick has reopened following the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside the mosque. Police continue their investigation as tributes are left for the victim.
Category : Community Safety
Police Dog Sniffs Out Car Thieves in Black Country
A man and woman were arrested in Halesowen after a stolen car from Castle Bromwich was pursued and abandoned, with a police dog locating the suspects in undergrowth.
DVLA Warning: Drivers Targeted by Sophisticated Scam Messages
The DVLA has issued crucial guidance after nearly 20,000 customers reported suspicious communications. Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick drivers into handing over personal and financial details.
Man Jailed for Solihull Park Attack on Teen
Dago Williams, 22, has been sentenced to nine years and six months for a violent sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl in Meriden Park after meeting her on a bus.
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Man Arrested After Bullring Market Robbery and Assault
A 19-year-old man was arrested near Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth after a reported robbery and assault at the outdoor market by the Bullring shopping centre on Saturday evening.
CCTV Appeal for Wolverhampton Bar Fight in Queen Square
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of five men they wish to speak to regarding a fight at a Wolverhampton city centre bar in Queen Square on December 23. No serious injuries were reported, and arrests have been made as the investigation continue
Judge Warns Brothel Owner Over Suspended Sentence Hopes
Zhong Wang admitted running two Birmingham brothels but his claims were challenged by Judge Sarah Buckingham, who warned he faces prison time.
Father Jailed for Dismembering Wife, Taking Photos with Kids
Justin Rey, 35, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after dismembering his wife's body following her death in a motel, then taking disturbing photographs with their children and the remains.
Birmingham 'Massage Parlours' Exposed as Brothels in Court
Two businesses operating as brothels while masquerading as massage parlours have been named in court. Zhong Wang pleaded guilty to keeping brothels and possession of criminal property.
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Renewed Search for 'Huggy': Missing Since 2019
West Midlands Police launch fresh appeal for Charna Singh, known as 'Huggy', who vanished after leaving City Hospital Birmingham in January 2019.
Harborne Street Parking Crisis Harms Disabled Residents
Cross Farm Road near Queen Elizabeth Hospital plagued by illegal pavement parking, creating severe hazards for visually impaired and wheelchair users.
Student Harassed at Coventry Train Station After Birmingham Concert
A University of Warwick student recounts a frightening encounter with a man at Coventry Station after a Sabrina Carpenter concert, highlighting safety concerns for women on public transport.
Birmingham Man Attacked by Family Over Property Dispute
A Birmingham man was viciously assaulted in his home by relatives during a bitter family dispute over money and property, with the victim comparing the attack to George Floyd's murder.
Third Arrest in Holiday Park Tragedy as Parents Mourn Teens
A third man has been arrested as police investigate the deaths of a teenage couple found at a Yorkshire holiday park, with grieving parents paying heartfelt tributes.
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Police Search Brook After 'Human Hand' Report, No Finds
Forensic teams searched Goms Mill Greenway in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, after a man reported seeing a possible human hand in the water, but police confirmed nothing suspicious was found.
Zeshan Afzal Named as Smethwick Mosque Stabbing Victim
Police have identified 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal as the teenager stabbed to death outside Oldbury Jamia Mosque in Smethwick. Two other men were injured in the incident, which occurred on Friday evening.
Public Urged to Call 999 if They See Wanted Man
West Mercia Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate Matthew Bickley, a 45-year-old man wanted in connection with assault offences. He has known connections to Walsall and Bromsgrove.
Three More Teens Arrested in Shirley Machete Attack
West Midlands Police have arrested three additional teenagers on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent machete attack outside a Stratford Road shop in Shirley earlier this month.
Car Cloning Crisis: Drivers Pay for Others' Crimes
UK drivers are being forced to pay fines and face legal issues due to a surge in car cloning, an under-recorded crime where criminals copy number plates from legitimate vehicles.
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Co-op Worker Assaulted in Walsall Robbery: Police Appeal
West Midlands Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a shop worker was shoved to the floor during a robbery at a Co-op store in Shelfield, Walsall.
Hit-and-Run Appeal in Tamworth After BMW Hits Ford
Staffordshire Police are urgently seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a black BMW collided with a silver Ford Focus on Dosthill Road and fled the scene last Wednesday afternoon.
Police Seize 20 Weapons, Make 50+ Arrests in January
West Midlands Police's Project Guardian taskforce seized 20 weapons including 11 knives and arrested over 50 people across the region in January as part of a crackdown on youth violence and knife crime.
Mosque worshippers told 'go back inside' after fatal stabbing
Worshippers at Oldbury Jamia Masjid in Smethwick were instructed to return inside after a fatal stabbing outside during Ramadan prayers, leaving the community in shock.
Village Split Over Signs Funded by Driver Who Killed Partner
A Norfolk village is deeply divided over speed awareness signs funded by a resident later convicted of causing his partner's death in a road crash. The victim's family demands removal, while the parish council insists they stay for safety.
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Police Crackdown on Illegal Parking in South Oxfordshire
Thames Valley Police target anti-social parking and motorway obstruction at industrial sites, uncovering unpaid fines and immigration issues.
Teen Dies in Stabbing Outside Smethwick Mosque
An 18-year-old has tragically died following a stabbing incident outside Oldbury Jamia Mosque in Smethwick. Two other men were injured. Police are investigating but do not believe it was religiously motivated.
Jersey Proposes Mandatory Bans for Drug Driving
Jersey's infrastructure minister has proposed stricter laws introducing legal drug limits and mandatory driving bans for drug driving offences, with a focus on cannabis.
Smethwick Murder Probe: Teen Dies Outside Mosque
A murder investigation is underway in Smethwick after an 18-year-old died following a stabbing outside Oldbury Jamia Mosque during Ramadan. Two other men were injured.
Birmingham Man Charged with M6 Coach Sexual Assault
An 18-year-old Birmingham man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on a coach on the M6 motorway. Warwickshire Police arrested the suspect after responding to the incident at Junction 1 services.
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Wolverhampton Shooting Trial: Neo Graham Killed Near School
A murder trial hears how Neo Graham was fatally shot in a drive-by attack as parents collected children from a nearby primary school in Wolverhampton. Five men deny charges.
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