Category : Community Safety


Family Pleads for Answers After Man Dies from Pavement Injuries

The family of Michael Bennett, 38, is pleading for witnesses to come forward after he was found with serious head injuries in Erdington and later died in hospital. Police are investigating the incident and have released images of three potential witnesses

Man Kicked Woman Five Times in Head Outside Nightclub

A 19-year-old man kicked a woman in the head five times as she lay defenseless on the ground outside Groove Castle nightclub in Hanley. The victim was attempting to help another woman during an altercation when she was attacked.

Axe and Machete Seized in Birmingham Drug Raid

West Midlands Police's Guardian Taskforce arrested three men in Lozells after spotting suspicious activity, recovering deadly weapons and detaining suspects on drug and weapon charges.

Garden Bonfire Burns Man, Fire Service Issues Safety Warning

A man sustained burns to his face, neck, and hands after a garden bonfire got out of control in Staffordshire. Firefighters have issued a safety plea following two similar residential fires in the county, urging residents to avoid burning waste.

West Midlands Burglary Gang Jailed for 38 Years

A burglary gang, including an Albanian organised crime group and a British woman, has been jailed for over 38 years after targeting more than 40 properties across the UK, with police raids in Birmingham and the Black Country.

Nitrous Oxide Haul Seized After Police Stop in Birmingham

Police in Birmingham have confiscated 31 nitrous oxide cannisters, valued at thousands of pounds, following a vehicle stop in Highgate. The Class C drug haul highlights ongoing efforts to combat recreational drug use in the community.

Erdington Hit-and-Run Probe After Man Seriously Injured

West Midlands Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident on Slade Road in Erdington that left a man with serious injuries. The victim's sister has made a desperate appeal for information as authorities seek witnesses and dashcam footage.

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