DIY Disabled Parking Sign Painted on Birmingham Street
A man was caught painting a crude disabled parking symbol on Blake Lane in Bordesley, highlighting ongoing parking enforcement issues and community distress in Birmingham.
Category : Community Safety
West Midlands Weaponized Car Crisis: Road Deaths Rise
BirminghamLive editor Graeme Brown highlights the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities and reckless driving incidents across the West Midlands, where cars are increasingly used as weapons.
F1 Worker Jailed After Crash Leaves Couple with Life-Changing Injuries
Jason Walker, a 54-year-old Formula 1 tyre fitter, has been sentenced to prison after a dangerous driving incident left a retired couple with catastrophic, life-altering injuries in Northfield.
Two Men Jailed for Life After Baby Raped Five Times
Ethan Towers and John Watson have been sentenced to life imprisonment for horrific child abuse crimes, with a judge describing them as dangerous risks to the public.
Bristol Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting
A 24-year-old man from Bristol faces attempted murder and firearm charges after a shooting in Speedwell that injured a man in his 20s and prompted school lockdowns.
Schoolgirl, 9, Dies in Birmingham Crash, Two Arrested
A nine-year-old schoolgirl has tragically died from serious injuries following a two-car collision in Birmingham's Hockley area. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Man Charged After Police Seize Knife and Machete in Erdington
A 19-year-old from Walsall faces charges after Operation Fearless officers found a lock knife and machete near Erdington Train Station in Birmingham.
Three Charged After Birmingham Bus Robbery in Erdington
Three Birmingham residents have been charged with robbery after an assault and theft on a bus in Erdington, with Operation Fearless officers making swift arrests.
Pensioner Stabbed to Death, Son Arrested in London
An 84-year-old woman was tragically killed in a stabbing outside her Plumstead home. Her 62-year-old son has been arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder.
Islamic Centre Hit by Second Racist Graffiti Attack in 48 Hours
The Jami Community and Education Centre in Kingstanding, Birmingham, has been vandalised with racist graffiti for the second time in 48 hours, with police stepping up patrols and appealing for information.
Suspect Appears in Court for Nottingham Shooting Death
Jack Preston, 34, pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of 24-year-old Coel Tainton, who was found shot in Ryeland Gardens. A three-week trial is scheduled for August.
Sainsbury's Staff Threatened in Derby Robbery by Moped Duo
Police are hunting two men who threatened staff at a Sainsbury's in Derby during a late-night robbery, escaping with cash on a moped. Authorities appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Pervert Banned from Birmingham School, Faces Crown Court
Kevin Gilmore, 41, has been prohibited from approaching a Birmingham school after targeting children in upskirting incidents. His case has been escalated to crown court due to the severity of his crimes.
Three Charged After Bus Robbery Attack in Erdington
Three individuals have been formally charged with robbery after a man was assaulted and robbed on a bus in Erdington, Birmingham. The suspects are set to appear in court following a swift police response.
Elderly Woman Stabbed to Death, Man Charged with Murder
An 84-year-old woman, Doris Innes, was fatally stabbed in Plumstead, southeast London. A 62-year-old man, Giorgio Pin, has been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder following the incident.
Killer Gets 11 Years for Boiling Water Attack on Prison Officer
Benjamin Scott, a convicted killer, has been sentenced to 11 years for throwing boiling water at a prison officer's face and hitting him with a kettle at HMP Onley.
Drink-Driver Jailed for Five Pints and Cannabis Crash
Rory Helps, 28, admitted drinking five pints and using cannabis before a head-on collision in Selston that left a young woman with serious injuries. He has been sentenced to 22 months in prison.
Boy, 14, Killed in Woolwich Shooting, Three Arrested
A 14-year-old boy has died after a shooting in Woolwich, London. Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested three suspects, including two teenagers.
Birmingham Thief Gets Suspended Sentence for Boots Thefts
Waleed Basharat, 26, was caught on CCTV stealing skincare products from Boots stores in Derbyshire and Lichfield, receiving a suspended prison sentence.
Girl, 9, Dies in Birmingham Crash; Two Men Arrested
A tragic two-car collision in Hockley has claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl and left three others hospitalized. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drug impairment.
Police Hunt E-Bike Gang After Gunshots in Kings Norton
Armed officers and a police helicopter were deployed to Thistle Green in Kings Norton after reports of a weapon being discharged. No injuries were reported, and detectives are reviewing CCTV footage.
Woman Charged Over Fatal XL Bully Attack on Shropshire Teen
Kelcie Reed faces charges after Morgan Dorsett, 19, died from dog bites in a Bristol flat. Police confirm a significant milestone in the tragic investigation.
Child Dies in Birmingham BMW Collision, Two Arrested
A nine-year-old girl has died after a car crash on Icknield Street in Hockley. A woman and two other children were hospitalized, with two men arrested for dangerous driving.
Child Dies in Birmingham BMW Crash, Two Men Arrested
A nine-year-old girl has died after a car crash on Icknield Street in Hockley. A woman and two other children were injured, and two men have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Sister of Stabbed Teen Demands Action on Online Knife Sales
Nikita Kanda, whose brother Ronan was murdered in Wolverhampton, urges stricter controls on online weapon sales targeting young people at new National Knife Crime Centre launch.
Police Appeal After 93-Year-Old Woman Attacked in Robbery
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking witnesses after a 93-year-old woman was violently assaulted and had her mobility trolley stolen in a daylight robbery in Birmingham.
Girl, 9, Dies in Birmingham BMW Crash, Others Injured
A tragic two-car collision in Hockley, Birmingham, has claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl, with a woman and two other children hospitalized. Two men from a BMW have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drug-related offenses.
Derby Man Convicted of Murder After Stabbing Friend 11 Times
Thomas Turner, 64, has been found guilty of murdering Mandy Riley, 47, in her Derby home. He stabbed her 11 times in the neck after she refused to give him money, then stole cash from her purse to buy alcohol and drugs.
Man Pulls Imitation Gun While Police Secretly Follow
Mark Davies avoided jail after pulling an imitation firearm from his car boot while being secretly followed by police officers in Burslem, claiming he felt 'gang-stalked'.
14-Year-Old Arrested in Chloe Watson Dransfield Murder Case
West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of murder following the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds. Three other teenagers have been charged and remanded into custody.
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