John Ashby admitted to raping a Sikh woman he mistook for Muslim in Walsall. Distressing footage of the attack was played in Birmingham Crown Court, revealing the victim's screams and the racist motivation behind the crime.
Staffordshire Police are asking the public to report incidents of a man jumping in front of vehicles in Burton-upon-Trent, with concerns raised about community safety and the individual's welfare.
West Midlands Police seized a record 71 uninsured vehicles in a single day this week, far exceeding the daily average of 25. Officers warn of severe penalties and link uninsured driving to wider criminal activity.
Police have detained a man in his 50s after two stabbings occurred minutes apart on Tonge Moor Road, Bolton. Footage of one attack inside a cafe went viral on social media.
A 22-year-old man from Birmingham has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for voyeurism and making indecent images of children after filming hundreds of victims in public toilets.
West Midlands Police seized a record 71 uninsured vehicles in a single day during a national operation, highlighting the dangers of uninsured driving and its links to serious criminal activity.
A Midland County Lines drug dealing operation has been dismantled, with six individuals sentenced for conspiracy to supply cocaine across Warwickshire, following a complex police investigation.
Wendy Morton, MP for Aldridge-Brownhills, expresses shock after Morrisons manager Sean Egan is dismissed for confronting a serial shoplifter who spat in his face. The manager had worked for the supermarket for nearly three decades.
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to over five years in prison after admitting to raping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Cripplegate Park, Worcester, last August.
A 12-year-old girl died after a branch fell from a tree she was swinging on in Banstead, Surrey, with an inquest hearing the rope swing should have been removed earlier.
A prolific shoplifter who stole £3,000 worth of goods from an Oldbury store over 34 days and assaulted a security guard has been sentenced to 36 weeks in prison.
A major road in Derby was shut down after police discovered potentially dangerous substances at a property where a man was found dead. Authorities are working to safely remove the materials.
A 44-year-old man was detained by West Midlands Police on suspicion of theft after being spotted with a fuel can near vehicles on a Pelsall construction site in the early hours.
A black Kia Sportage was found on its roof after crashing into a road sign in Tinkers Green Road. Emergency services responded, but the driver had already fled on foot, prompting a police helicopter search.
Carl Ennis, 54, passed away after an altercation at The Village Chippy in Stockbridge Village. Police have upgraded the investigation to murder.
A Handsworth pawnbroker has installed bollards after thieves drove a car into its store, stealing jewellery. Police continue to investigate with no arrests made yet.
Juma Ahmadi, 46, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences. Judge Laura Hobson described him as unable to control his sexual urges and posing a significant risk to public safety.
A 23-year-old man, Akobi Folarin, faces attempted murder and firearm charges following a shooting in Smethwick. West Midlands Police report the alleged victim was also arrested and released on bail.
A Black Country shop owner has been ordered to pay nearly £2,000 in fines and costs after a vape was sold to underage volunteers during a trading standards investigation in Walsall.
A man died from catastrophic head injuries after being pushed down stairs at a Birmingham nightclub, a court hears. Two defendants deny murder but admit manslaughter.
UK police are targeting millions using 'dodgy fire sticks' for illegal streaming, with bank statement scrutiny and potential fines or prison sentences under Operation Eider.
Soul Henry, 25, faces multiple charges including attempted murder, burglary, and animal cruelty after a female officer was stabbed in Clifton. The officer has been discharged from hospital.
A women's walking community in Market Harborough has received £8,000 in funding to launch a safety programme, including first aid training and equipment, to boost confidence for over 2,000 members.
A female police officer was stabbed in the neck while on duty in Clifton, Worcestershire. Soul Henry, 25, faces multiple charges including attempted murder and burglary.
Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh, the UK boss of the Kinahan crime group, was sentenced to 21 years for drug smuggling and money laundering from his fortified Midlands mansion.
A 39-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of multiple firearm and drug dealing offences after police executed searches in the Glascote area and near Silver Link Road.
John Ashby, 32, pleaded guilty to raping a Sikh woman after following her from a bus in Walsall. The court heard he targeted her because he thought she was Muslim, using racial abuse during the attack.
A 27-year-old man was found dead on Mott Street in Hockley after being hit by a vehicle. Police have arrested a 38-year-old on murder suspicion and three others for assisting an offender.
John Ashby, 32, armed himself with a stick before violently raping a Sikh woman in her Walsall home while subjecting her to anti-Muslim abuse. He changed his plea to guilty after a courtroom outburst.
West Midlands Police arrested three men after discovering a zombie-style knife and Class C drugs during a vehicle search in the Pheasey area early Tuesday morning.