Redditch Man in Court Over Oldbury Murder
Benjamin Day, 20, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Maria Saceanu, 24, whose body was found in Oldbury last December. The trial is expected to last up to eight days.
Category : Community Safety
Six Arrested After Shots Fired and Stabbing in Kingswinford
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of firearm possession after shots were fired and a man was stabbed during an early-morning disorder in Kingswinford. Police have increased patrols in the area.
Bin Worker Slams Chancellor's 'Disgusting' Strike Remarks
Striking Birmingham bin worker Matthew Reid has condemned Chancellor Rachel Reeves' call for workers to 'get back to work' as 'disgusting', amid a bitter dispute now extending into its second year.
Jury Deliberates in Wednesbury House Fire Murder Trial
Jurors have retired to consider verdicts in the case of Andrew Gorrell, accused of murdering a pensioner in a Wednesbury blaze. The 54-year-old admits manslaughter but denies murder and other charges.
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Police Update: Teen's Hand Severed in Huyton Party Attack
Merseyside Police have passed the case to the CPS for review after a teenager had his hand cut off at an 18th birthday party in Huyton last September. Multiple arrests have been made.
Tamworth Dealer Jailed for Cocaine Hidden in Deodorant Tub
Arben Lusha attempted to flee police in Tamworth but was caught with 16 deals of cocaine concealed in a deodorant container, leading to a prison sentence.
Christchurch Shooting: Residents Told to Stay Indoors
Multiple injuries reported after gunshots heard in Christchurch, New Zealand. Police have established a large cordon and are investigating a suspected home invasion.
Police Hunt Tamworth Man for Shoplifting in Tamworth and Cannock
Staffordshire Police are appealing to the public to help locate Darren Spicer, a 52-year-old from Tamworth wanted for a series of shoplifting offences in Tamworth and Cannock, with known connections to Birmingham.
Teen Boy Sexually Assaulted in Wednesbury Park, Police Hunt Attacker
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy suffered a serious sexual assault at Brunswick Park in Wednesbury. The attacker wore a black balaclava and beige Essentials hoodie.
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Thief Caught with Bizarre 'Apocalypse Kit' in Cannock
Staffordshire Police arrested a shoplifter in Cannock who stole an unusual collection of health items, prompting officers to joke he was preparing for 'the world's most uncomfortable apocalypse'.
Birmingham Snapchat Drug Network Shut Down by Police
Asim Akram, who operated the Snowbrum County Lines drug network using Snapchat to sell cocaine, heroin, and other drugs across Birmingham, has been jailed for seven years following a police raid and investigation.
Sutton Coldfield shoplifting: One jailed, one charged
A man has been jailed for 20 weeks and another charged after separate shoplifting incidents at the same Co-op store in Sutton Coldfield's Wylde Green area.
Armed Robber Posing as Police Officer Attacks Birmingham Couple
A terrifying home invasion occurred in Hall Green where an armed robber, pretending to be a police officer, threatened a couple with a gun and demanded money. West Midlands Police are investigating.
Youth Panels to Scrutinize West Midlands Police Powers
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster launches Youth Scrutiny Panels for ages 14-24 to review stop and search and use of force, addressing disproportionate impacts on young people.
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Birmingham Sex Offender Jailed for City Centre Attacks
Quinton Brown, 52, exposed himself and assaulted multiple victims including a mother with children and a wheelchair user in Birmingham city centre. He has been sentenced to ten months in prison.
Midlands Garden Dug Up in Murder Probe, Eight Charged
Leicestershire Police are using jackhammers to excavate a backyard in Leicester as part of a murder investigation into the disappearance of Gary Piatek. Eight individuals, including two from Birmingham, have been charged in connection with the case.
Four Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Crash
Four teenagers, aged 14 to 17, have been arrested following a police pursuit of a suspected stolen Honda that crashed in Stoke-on-Trent. Staffordshire Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
Gang Hunted After Metal Bar Attack in Stratford
A violent incident on Bishops Close in Stratford has left one man with serious head injuries. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and have increased patrols.
Prisoner Escapes Twice in a Week, Manhunt Underway
A manhunt is underway for Daniel Boakye, who escaped from Lewisham Hospital while in police custody, marking his second breakout in a week as he awaits deportation to Ghana.
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Birmingham Crash: Pyjama-Clad Residents Rush to Multi-Vehicle Smash
A driver crashed into multiple parked vehicles in Lincoln Road North, Birmingham, early Sunday morning. Residents rushed out in pyjamas as police conducted a positive drugs swipe on the motorist.
Killers Smiled as Jury Acquitted of Murder in Fire Deaths
Three defendants were cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, in a St Helens house fire. The intended target was Sheila's son in a drug dispute.
Police Appeal for Wanted Woman with Birmingham Links
Staffordshire Police are seeking Georgia Pauline Oakley, 31, wanted for alleged shoplifting, failure to appear, and perverting justice. She has connections to Birmingham and Tamworth.
Dad Dubbed 'Incredible Hulk' Jailed for Violent Assaults
Andrew Gray, 43, has been sentenced to prison after assaulting a woman multiple times, including slamming her head against a wall and using Sellotape on wounds.
Greggs Thief 'Hamster' Avoids Jail for £2k Snack Thefts
Adam Gosling, 39, stole from a Greggs branch 38 times over six weeks, totaling £1,817.50. He received a suspended sentence in Uxbridge Magistrates' Court.
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Teens Arrested in Oldbury Assault, Police Warn Over Video
Four teenagers have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted on Pound Road in Oldbury. Police are urging people not to share a distressing video of the incident circulating on social media.
Woman Traumatised After Unprovoked Street Attack in Nottingham
A woman in her 20s was punched in the face by a stranger in a random attack on Milton Street, Nottingham. Tristan Fretwell, 29, has been jailed for 14 weeks and ordered to pay compensation.
Drunk Driver Stumbles in Pub Garden Before Crash
Footage released by Thames Valley Police shows heavily intoxicated Lawson Wright, 56, stumbling and falling in a pub garden before crashing his van and injuring two people on the A44 in Yarnton.
CCTV Appeal for Sutton Coldfield Burglary Attempt
West Midlands Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man in connection with an attempted break-in at a Richmond Road property near Sutton Park in December.
Police Board Birmingham's Number 74 Bus in Crime Crackdown
West Midlands Police and partners conducted a major enforcement operation on the No.74 bus route, which recorded 62 offences including violence and thefts over six months. Officers boarded buses and removed fare dodgers in a targeted crackdown.
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Couple Jailed for Child Abuse Images and Animal Cruelty
Scott Topley and Gordon Phillips have been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for creating and distributing indecent images of children and abusing their pet dog.
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