Dad-to-Be Avoids Jail for Drink-Driving in Snowstorm
Steven Joyce, 23, received a suspended sentence after crashing while drink-driving during heavy snowfall in Weoley Castle, Birmingham. He was helping family when the incident occurred.
Category : Community Safety
Nitrous Oxide Haul Seized After Police Stop in Birmingham
Police in Birmingham have confiscated 31 nitrous oxide cannisters, valued at thousands of pounds, following a vehicle stop in Highgate. The Class C drug haul highlights ongoing efforts to combat recreational drug use in the community.
Erdington Hit-and-Run Probe After Man Seriously Injured
West Midlands Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident on Slade Road in Erdington that left a man with serious injuries. The victim's sister has made a desperate appeal for information as authorities seek witnesses and dashcam footage.
Police Dog Finds Domestic Abuse Suspect Hiding in Garden
A man wanted for domestic abuse offences was located by police dog Tower after fleeing officers. The Belgian Malinois tracked the suspect to a garden in Kingstanding, leading to his arrest.
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Gold Jewellery Stolen in Little Aston Estate Burglary
Thieves targeted a property on the posh Little Aston estate near Sutton Coldfield, making off with a significant amount of gold jewellery. Staffordshire Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Shoplifter Banned from Every Aldi and Next in Staffordshire
A serial shoplifter from Warwickshire has been issued a three-year criminal behaviour order banning him from entering any Aldi or Next store in Staffordshire after stealing £580 worth of goods.
Gang Jailed for £1M Designer Handbag Burglary Enterprise
An organised crime group has been sentenced to over 38 years in prison for a nationwide burglary operation targeting luxury items including designer handbags, wine, and jewellery across multiple regions including Birmingham.
Ex-Cop Accessed Crime Logs After Dad's Crash with Cyclist
A former West Midlands Police officer accessed confidential crime reports multiple times after his father was involved in a collision with a cyclist, a misconduct hearing found.
Albanian Gang Jailed for Using Rightmove in Burglaries
An Albanian gang and a British woman have been sentenced to over 38 years in prison for high-value burglaries across the UK, including the West Midlands and Shropshire, using Rightmove to research targets.
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Man Re-Arrested in 1993 Carol Clark Murder Investigation
A 69-year-old man has been re-arrested in connection with the 1993 murder of Carol Clark, whose body was found by a dog walker near the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Police cite a significant development in the decades-long investigation.
Quinton Rocked by Three Major Crashes, One Fatal
The Quinton area of Birmingham has been struck by three serious road incidents in less than four weeks, including a fatal crash that claimed the life of father-of-two Lee Bowden.
Arrest After Driver Allegedly Brandishes Knife in Tipton
West Midlands Police arrested a 21-year-old man in Tipton after reports of a motorist driving while pointing a blade on Monday evening. Officers seized a knife from the vehicle.
Mum Sells Fake Oasis Tickets, Walks Free from Court
A Staffordshire mother exploited her connections to wealthy individuals to sell counterfeit Oasis tickets, defrauding 11 victims out of approximately £4,000. She received a community order and must pay compensation.
Second Man Charged in Primrose Hill Student Stabbing Case
An 18-year-old has been charged with grievous bodily harm and violent disorder following the death of Finbar Sullivan, a 21-year-old filmmaking student, in Primrose Hill. Another man previously appeared in court charged with murder.
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Police Appeal After Sexual Assault on Broad Street
West Midlands Police release an image of a man wanted for questioning after a woman was sexually assaulted at a bar on Broad Street in Birmingham last December.
Police Seek Man After Sexual Assault at Birmingham Bar
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to regarding a sexual assault at a bar on Broad Street in Birmingham in December.
Police Issue CCTV Image After Solihull Purse Theft
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal following a distraction theft in Shirley, Solihull, where a woman's purse was stolen near Parkgate Shopping Centre.
Police Probe NEC Birmingham Trouble After Bus Vandalism
West Midlands Police are investigating criminal damage at the NEC after viral TikTok footage showed masked youths smashing a bus and causing chaos at the exhibition centre.
Midlands Men Charged in Counter-Terror Operation
Two Midlands men and a London woman face charges of aggravated burglary and criminal damage following a counter-terror probe into a business premises attack in Fleet, Hampshire, with one also charged for assaulting a police officer.
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Men Escape Injury in Dudley Bus Shelter Crash
Two young men had an incredibly lucky escape after their car crashed into and destroyed a bus shelter in Dudley early Tuesday morning, sustaining only non-serious injuries.
Royal Marine Jailed for One-Punch Killing in Exmouth
A Royal Marine has been sentenced to three and a half years for the manslaughter of Cemal John Yilmaz, 29, in a one-punch attack. His parents are campaigning for justice and awareness.
CCTV Image Released in Dudley Town Centre Assault Investigation
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after two men were assaulted in Dudley town centre in February. Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to.
Birmingham Activist Doubts Knife Crime Halving Goal
A Birmingham youth worker expresses skepticism about the government's decade-long plan to halve knife crime, calling for more comprehensive community-based solutions.
Police Hunt Suspect in Birmingham M&S Robbery and Assault
West Midlands Police are searching for Patrick McCarron, 38, wanted for robbery and assault at an M&S Foodhall in Sheldon Retail Park on March 6.
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Missing 92-Year-Old Man May Have Traveled to Merry Hill
West Mercia Police urgently appeal for public help to locate David, 92, missing from Kidderminster since Monday morning, possibly heading to West Bromwich via Merry Hill Shopping Centre.
Walsall Crash: 80mph Car Leads to Arrests, Drugs, Weapons Seized
A car reached speeds of 80mph before crashing in Walsall, leading to the arrest of three men and the recovery of cash, class A drugs, and weapons including a baseball bat and machete.
Solihull Woman Arrested in Warwickshire Murder Probe
A 51-year-old woman from Solihull has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, becoming the fifth person detained in connection with the death of Carl Stephens in Kenilworth.
Staffordshire Rapist Jailed for 13 Years After Five-Year Abuse
Robert James Hough, 56, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting a woman repeatedly between 2016 and 2021.
Armed Police Respond to Oldbury Crash After Weapons Reports
Armed police were deployed to Wolverhampton Road in Oldbury after a car crashed into multiple vehicles and reports of weapons. No weapons were found and no arrests made.
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Birmingham Man Charged After Stolen Car Pursuit
A 34-year-old man from Bordesley Green faces multiple driving charges after police stopped a stolen vehicle in Longleat Avenue, Edgbaston, following a pursuit.
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