Missing Sutton Coldfield Woman: Urgent Appeal
Police appeal for help to find Laura, 50, missing from Sutton Coldfield since 2am. She is 5ft 2ins, wearing a black coat, light blue jeans, and black sandals.
Category : Community Safety
Solihull man convicted in £650k money laundering fraud
Umar Farook, 37, from Solihull, was found guilty of money laundering in a fraud that left a business with £650k losses. Two accomplices pleaded guilty.
Schoolgirl Sexually Assaulted on Bus Over Several Days
A man in his 40s has been arrested after a schoolgirl was repeatedly sexually assaulted on a bus in Gloucestershire over several days. He has been released on conditional bail.
Crash Near Three Schools Blocks Birmingham Junction
A crash at the B4124 Hamstead Road junction of Villa Road in Lozells, near three schools, has partially blocked the road. Minor disruption reported.
Police Hunt Thief Who Stole Volkswagen in Fake Test Drive
West Midlands Police appeal for help identifying a man who posed as a buyer to steal a Volkswagen from a Yardley home. The car was later used in other crimes.
Police Hunt Bogus Car Buyer After Stolen Vehicle Used in Crimes
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of a man after a car was stolen in Yardley, Birmingham, and later used in vehicle crimes across the Midlands.
'Wanted' Man Arrested After M6 Campervan Stinger Stop
A wanted man was arrested on the M6 after police used stingers to stop a campervan that failed to pull over. The driver had no valid licence and was sought by two forces.
Louisiana Mall Shooting: 10 Injured, Suspects Hunted
Ten people were injured in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Two victims are critical, and police are searching for one to two suspects. The FBI is assisting.
Dudley Council to Launch Spy Drone Blade 0.1 This Summer
Dudley Council will deploy drone Blade 0.1 this summer to tackle anti-social behaviour, including off-road bikes, fly-tipping, and cannabis farms, using thermal imaging and zoom technology.
West Midlands shops caught selling drugs in BBC probe
Undercover BBC investigators found mini-marts in the West Midlands selling cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas, and prescription pills. Two arrests have been made.
M6 fuel thief jailed after week-long burglary spree
Michael Maughan, 25, was jailed for three years and nine months after stealing cash, a BMW, and fuel from Rugby services on the M6 in a crime spree across Leicestershire.
Drunk driver with vodka bottles crashed into moped and assaulted witness
Paul Cox, 42, crashed into a moped rider in Nechells, drove off, hit another car, and assaulted a witness. He had empty vodka bottles in his car and refused a breath test.
Driver Arrested for Drug-Driving in Bloxwich Operation
A driver was arrested for drug-driving during a police operation in Bloxwich. Six vehicles were seized and 24 tickets issued for various offences.
Villa fan sexually assaulted at match
An Aston Villa fan alleges he was sexually assaulted during an FA Cup match at Villa Park after a dispute over standing. The victim is appealing for witnesses.
Disqualified Driver Leaps from Moving Car in Police Chase
Watch as Conrad Tonkinson, 22, jumps from a moving Nissan Qashqai during a police pursuit in Ollerton, reaching 50mph in a 30mph zone before crashing into a wall.
Off-Road Bike Seized After Youths Rip Up Land in Bilston
Police seized an off-road bike in Bilston after reports of young people damaging land. A man in his 50s was detained on suspicion of assaulting an officer and will attend a voluntary interview.
Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper Devastated by Barn Fire
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper shares photo of smoke-filled barn after fire destroys entire straw supply, calling it a 'bad day' for his smallholding.
Man jailed after leaving cocaine on bedside table before inviting police in
Malcolm David Arnold, 52, was jailed for a year after police spotted cocaine on his bedside table during a visit. He also had magic mushrooms, monkey dust, tramadol, and pregabalin.
Man seriously injured in Handsworth disorder; man arrested
A 50-year-old man was seriously injured in a disturbance on Rookery Road, Handsworth. Police arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of wounding and criminal damage.
Arson Probe Launched After Early Morning Blaze in Walsall
Police are investigating suspected arson after a fire broke out in Freer Street, Walsall, in the early hours of Thursday, April 23. No injuries have been reported.
160 PCSOs to Vote on Strike Over Shift Changes
Police community support officers in Staffordshire are being balloted on strike action over imposed shift changes and extra duties, sparking public safety concerns.
Wolverhampton bans street drinking, begging, e-scooters
Wolverhampton City Council approves a three-year Public Space Protection Order banning street drinking, begging, and dangerous e-scooter riding to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Sikh Community Condemns Racist Sex Attack in Walsall
Sikh leaders speak out after John Ashby admits rape and religiously aggravated assault on a woman he mistook for Muslim in Walsall. Sentencing expected Friday.
Dudley Man Boxed In by Police Over Skeleton Models
A Dudley College lecturer was surrounded by police after a report of dead bodies in his car, which were actually skeleton models used for teaching.
Man Charged with Murder of Adisu Chala in Birmingham
Adisu Chala, 27, was found fatally injured in Mott Street, Birmingham. Momodou Johm, 39, has been charged with murder and remanded in custody.
Murder Charge After 'Cherished' Son Dies in Birmingham Street
Adisu Chala, 27, was found fatally injured in Hockley. Momodou Johm, 39, has been charged with murder as the family pays tribute to their 'deeply loved' son.
MMA Fighter Jailed for Breaking Man's Leg Outside Nightclub
Giles Moorcroft, 32, punched a victim outside a Staffordshire nightclub, causing three leg fractures. The amateur fighter gave police a false name after the assault.
Man in Court for Teen Stalking and Sexual Assault
A 21-year-old man from Luton has been charged with sexual assault, stalking, and multiple counts of assault and threats with a blade following an incident in West Bromwich.
Two More Arrested in Birmingham Counter-Terrorism Arson Probe
Counter Terrorism Police have made two additional arrests in an alleged conspiracy to commit arson at a Jewish community site, bringing the total number of detainees to nine over three days in an ongoing investigation.
Birmingham Man Added to Sex Offender Register After Image Haul
A 22-year-old Birmingham man must join the sex offender register after police found hundreds of indecent images, including child abuse material and extreme animal pornography, on his devices during a search last July.
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