Category : Community Safety


Gift Card Scams Surge in West Midlands, Police Issue Alert

Fraudsters are exploiting gift cards to steal money from victims across the West Midlands, with police warning there is very little chance of reimbursement. Retailers have implemented protective measures, but criminals continue to adapt their tactics.

Bus Driver Bitten, Passenger Arrested in Birmingham

A bus driver suffered bite marks and nail injuries during an altercation with a passenger on the No.74 service in Birmingham city centre. Fellow passengers intervened, restraining the suspect until police arrived.

Drug Boss Jailed After Bragging in Rap Lyrics

A drug trafficker who recorded a rap song boasting he 'run the town with white and brown' has been jailed for 15 years. Bradley Clough's gang moved kilos of class A and C drugs across Redcar before police dismantled the operation.

Broad Street Arrests After Mercedes Flees Police

Two men, aged 35 and 37, were arrested in Birmingham city centre after a black Mercedes failed to stop for police, drove on the wrong side of the road, and was found with two knives and cannabis.

Teenage Boy Shot in Birmingham Park, Hospitalised

A 15-year-old boy is in stable condition after being shot in Ward End Park, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident, which they believe is isolated, and have increased patrols in the area.

Birmingham's Most Heinous Crimes: Judges' 'Worst' Cases

Birmingham Crown Court judges, accustomed to severe criminal cases, reserve the term 'worst' for exceptional crimes involving extreme cruelty, prolonged abuse, or shocking neglect. This article examines key examples where judicial language reached its str

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