Nine of Ten Top Speeders Avoid Prosecution in Midlands
Exclusive data reveals that nine of the ten fastest speeding cases recorded by West Midlands Police since 2025 were cancelled, with drivers reaching up to 151mph escaping penalties.
Category : Community Safety
New 'Ask for Angela' Bus Safety Card Pilot Launched
West Midlands Police education officer Paula Shortland reveals a new pilot scheme on buses, allowing passengers to discreetly alert drivers to unsafe situations using a special card.
Birmingham Police Chase Ends in Crash: Two Jailed
Benjamin Evans, 20, crashed a stolen Volvo into a building on Suffolk Street Queensway after a high-speed police pursuit from Staffordshire. Evans and Kyle Draper, 21, were jailed for burglaries and thefts across Cheshire and North Wales.
Detective Praises Midlands Woman's Bravery in Partner Attack
A Staffordshire detective has commended the tremendous strength of a woman who survived a prolonged, life-threatening assault by her partner, Liam Dawson, who was jailed for over 15 years.
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£100k Cannabis Farm Found in Old Droitwich Bank
West Mercia Police discovered over 200 cannabis plants valued at £100,000 in a former HSBC branch in Droitwich town centre after residents reported suspicious odours.
Birmingham Man Charged with Murder in Weston-super-Mare
Richard Woolley, 58, from Garratts Green, Birmingham, has been charged with murder after a man was found deceased in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm the victim was known to the suspect.
CCTV Appeal After Sexual Assault at Birmingham's Broad Street Bar
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace following a sexual assault at a bar on Broad Street in Birmingham city centre. No arrests have been made.
Shop Worker in Court Over Baseball Bat Curry House Fight
A Handsworth man of 'good character' pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon after grabbing a baseball bat during a disorder at a curry house next to his mother's shop.
Birmingham's 'Little Girl Blue' Murder: 50-Year Cold Case
The unsolved 1975 murder of eight-year-old Helen Bailey in Great Barr remains a haunting mystery despite police certainty and multiple confessions. Her family continues to seek justice half a century later.
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West Midlands Police Paid £1.25m to Informants
West Midlands Police has spent over £1.25 million on paying informants between 2020 and 2025, according to data released under a Freedom of Information request.
Hit-and-Run Suspect Still Missing After 2.5 Years in Birmingham
West Midlands Police continue searching for Francesko Gajta, wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Great Barr that killed a 54-year-old man in September 2023.
West Midlands Police's Most Wanted Suspects Still at Large
West Midlands Police continue to seek several suspects accused of serious crimes who have evaded capture for up to six years, including cases of attempted murder and drug offenses.
Police Officer Warned for Harassing Female Colleague
A West Midlands Police officer has been given a final written warning after harassing a female colleague he developed feelings for, leaving her distressed and upset.
Peckham Nightclub Stabbing: One Dead, Two Critical
A man has died and two others are in critical condition after a stabbing outside a nightclub in Peckham. Police have arrested four suspects and are appealing for witnesses.
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Staffordshire Crash
A biker sustained serious head injuries in a collision on Leek Road in Endon. Staffordshire Police are urging witnesses to come forward and asking the public not to speculate.
Birmingham Man Charged in Weston-super-Mare Murder Case
A 58-year-old Birmingham resident, Richard Woolley, has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm no other suspects are sought.
Joanna Lumley's Car Targeted by Masked Motorbike Thieves
Dame Joanna Lumley was reportedly targeted by masked motorbike thieves who attempted to steal her car in Vauxhall, south London, damaging the boot before fleeing when discovered.
West Midlands Buses Boost Safety with CCTV and Training
Jess Phillips MP confirms investment in West Midlands buses to improve safety for women and girls, including CCTV upgrades and driver training programmes already in progress.
Police Appeal After Man Punched in Head in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal following an assault on Pershore Road in Stirchley, Birmingham, where a man was punched in the head in the early hours of February 2.
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Couple in Court After Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash
A couple has appeared in court following a fatal three-vehicle collision that claimed the life of 13-year-old Noah Campbell on Good Friday in Bedfordshire.
Blue Badge Fraud Crackdown: Public Urged to Report Cheaters
Councils are urged to intensify efforts against blue badge fraud as record numbers hold permits. The AA warns up to one in five badges may be misused, with recent prosecutions highlighting the issue.
Teen Arrested After Dangerous Police Chase in Stourbridge
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Stourbridge after a dangerous police chase involving a car veering onto the wrong side of the road, with police later finding class A drugs and two knives in the vehicle.
Drug Dealer Caught on Toilet Trying to Flush Stash
A Mansfield drug dealer, Tobe Ojukwe, was arrested while sitting on the toilet attempting to flush heroin and crack cocaine during a police raid at his home, leading to a six-year prison sentence.
Men Bailed in Hockley Girl's Death Crash as Police Probe Continues
Two men arrested over a fatal crash that killed a nine-year-old girl in Hockley have been released on bail. West Midlands Police are conducting further enquiries and appealing for witnesses.
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Teenager Seriously Injured in Good Friday Stabbing in Bulwell
A 17-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing in Bulwell on Good Friday. Nottinghamshire Police have launched an investigation and are urging witnesses to come forward.
Teens in Court for Murder After Smethwick Stabbing
Two teenagers aged 14 and 17 have appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court charged with the murder of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal, who was fatally stabbed on Oldbury Road in Smethwick on February 20.
Midlands Pub Stabbing: Attacker Sentenced to Prison
A violent incident at a Hanley pub left a victim with severe neck injuries after being stabbed during a fight. The attacker, Daniel O'Hagen, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for unlawful wounding and possessing a blade in public.
Uncle's 911 Call After Raping and Killing Niece, 12
John Maden made a chilling confession to police minutes after subjecting his niece Tia Rigg to a horrific ordeal of rape and murder in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
Police Seize £14k Tobacco, 12k Illegal Cigarettes in Walsall
West Midlands Police and Walsall Council Trading Standards have uncovered a major haul of illicit goods, including hand-rolling tobacco and illegal cigarettes, during raids targeting rogue traders in the area.
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Midlands Dad Jailed for Snapchat Grooming of Underage Girl
Jonathan Cooper, 43, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for grooming a young girl and sending explicit images. The offences occurred in 2017 when Cooper lied about his age.
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