Pest Left Flowers and Stared at Ex After Breakup
Steven Darby, 49, harassed his ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship. He left flowers, stared at her in a pub, and passed a note. He received a 12-month community order.
Category : Community Safety
Midlands Pub Refuses Service to Parents of Unruly Kids
Mitchell's pub in Newcastle-under-Lyme warns parents they may be refused service if children are not supervised, stating it is not a crèche.
Hero Teen Rescues Baby Sister from Staffordshire Fire
Riley Anderson, 14, saved his six-month-old sister Piper from a fire caused by an exploding power bank in Leek, Staffordshire. He grabbed her and shouted for everyone to evacuate.
Solihull Mum Hostile Witness in Son's Tower Attack Trial
A mother was declared a hostile witness after lying in court to protect her son, who pushed his girlfriend from a fourth-floor window in Solihull. Jordan Herring, 22, was jailed for five years.
Judge warns teen: 'You get killed or kill - life ruined'
Kasharn Smith-Johnson, 19, caught hiding a machete and lock knife at Erdington station receives suspended sentence after admitting knife possession.
Police Appeal for Car Passenger in Coseley After Concern Call
West Midlands Police appeal for information after a concerned member of the public reported a car passenger in Coseley. The vehicle was seen on Siddons Road and Rainbow Street.
Three arrested after seriously injured man dropped at hospital
Three men have been arrested after a man in his 30s was dropped off at Midland Metropolitan Hospital with serious injuries. Police believe he was assaulted in Winson Green.
Woman Arrested After Fatal Wolverhampton House Fire Kills Two Boys
A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of two boys aged one and three following a house fire in Wolverhampton.
Driver Leaps from Moving Car During Police Chase
A 22-year-old driver jumped from a moving car during a police chase after being clocked at 50mph in a 30mph zone. He fled on foot but was arrested.
Stabbing in 'Forgotten' Birmingham Estate Leaves Man Injured
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in a stabbing on Frankley Beeches Road, Allens Cross. Residents are in shock, with a local activist calling for more police patrols.
Tributes to 'bubbly' teen killed in car crash
A 17-year-old girl named Summer died after the Vauxhall Corsa she was in crashed into a tree. Her mother describes her as 'full of life' and 'bubbly'.
Police Crack Down on Illegal Car Meets at Retail Park
Staffordshire Police issue 28 PSPO warnings to drivers at Linkway Retail Park in Cannock after anti-social driving incidents, with further breaches resulting in £100 fines.
Prison Officer Jailed Over X-Rated Valentine's Card to Inmate
A prison officer who sent a sexually explicit Valentine's card to a convicted sex offender has been jailed for six months after a secret relationship.
HMP Deerbolt Lockdown After Inmate Hostage Incident
HMP Deerbolt near Barnard Castle was locked down after an alleged hostage incident. No injuries reported, police investigating. Inmates claim fear for safety.
3,000 Blue Badges Seized in Disabled Parking Crackdown
Over 3,000 Blue Badges have been seized in England as councils crack down on misuse. Manchester City Council issued the most penalty notices, with fines up to £1,000.
Illegal Bikers Terrorise Learner Driver in Sutton Coldfield
Dashcam footage captures three masked bikers intimidating a learner driver during his first lesson in Sutton Coldfield, pulling wheelies and swerving in front of a bus.
Dad Asks Child to Take Speeding Points, Risks Prison
A speeding father near a driving ban asked his child to falsely admit to his offence. Police warn this could lead to perverting the course of justice, with potential prison sentences.
West Midlands Police Crash Reporting Guide
West Midlands Police advises motorists on reporting road traffic collisions—call 999 for emergencies, use online forms for non-urgent incidents.
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West Midlands Most Wanted: 12 Suspects Including Tattooed Man
West Midlands Police have added new faces to their most wanted list, including suspects for murder, threats to kill, and sexual communication with a child. Call 999 if spotted.
Greggs Thief Caught After Large Food Theft in Tamworth
A 38-year-old man was arrested for stealing a large number of cakes and sandwiches from Greggs in Tamworth. He also faces charges for assaulting an emergency worker.
Man Arrested in Birmingham Murder Probe After Death
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after Michael Bennett, 38, died following an attack in Reservoir Road, Erdington. Police appeal for witnesses.
Birmingham Building Vandalised with Red Paint and Smashed Entrance
Police are hunting vandals who damaged the Colmore Building in Birmingham city centre, smashing the entrance and throwing red paint in the early hours of Friday, April 24.
WalkSafe founder fears for her children's safety in Birmingham
Emma Kay, 37, founder of safety app WalkSafe, shares her fear for her children's safety in Birmingham, as the app launches with a Justice Walk.
WalkSafe App Launches in Birmingham for Women's Safety
The WalkSafe safety app, founded by Emma Kay, is now available in Birmingham. It offers journey sharing, safety maps, and venue info to help keep women safe on the streets.
Birmingham 'Smila' Drug Gang Jailed for Over 60 Years
Nine men from a £1.4m County Lines drugs gang operating in Birmingham have been jailed for more than 60 years after a complex police investigation into the 'Smila' line.
Birmingham man jailed 26 years for attempted murder with hot oil
Raju Mollah, 49, sentenced to 26 years for attempting to kill his wife by pouring hot oil over her and attacking her in their Birmingham home.
Wednesbury man admits hate posts on X calling for migrants to be shot
Joseph Peter Ash, 39, pleaded guilty to publishing threatening material on X, including calls to shoot small boat migrants and antisemitic comments.
Birmingham Pair Held on Murder Suspect After River Body Find
Two people from Birmingham have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of Adam Lucas was found in the River Leam in Leamington. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Armed Police Lockdown Swindon College After Knife Report
Armed police were deployed to New College Swindon on Friday following reports of a man with a knife. Two males were detained, but no knife was found. The campus was locked down as a precaution.
Grieving Dad Grills Politicians on Road Safety After Tragedy
Babiker Yahia, whose four-year-old daughter Mayar was killed by a reckless driver, questioned party leaders at BirminghamLive's hustings on how to protect children on the roads.
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