A 28-year-old driver who caused a fatal collision that killed a young couple heading for a romantic birthday break has received a suspended sentence. The tragic incident occurred during heavy rain on the A477 in Carmarthenshire.
West Midlands Police investigated over 530 alleged revenge porn cases in late 2025, but only six resulted in charges, a mere 1.1% prosecution rate.
Dudley Council's proposal to introduce community champions to report antisocial behavior has sparked safety concerns, with one councillor warning volunteers could become targets themselves during patrols.
A Sutton Coldfield fraudster has been sentenced to prison for swindling elderly victims out of over £250,000 through a sophisticated scam, highlighting community safety concerns.
A West Midlands Police education officer supports a campaign to place non-emergency reporting stickers on bus seats to combat anti-social behaviour and enhance passenger safety.
Multiple fraud cases in Birmingham courts reveal criminals targeting pensioners, faking cancer, laundering millions, and selling counterfeit goods, with all perpetrators receiving prison sentences.
Christopher Welch, 66, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for multiple child sex offences and rapes against women spanning three decades in Devon.
Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Mohanad Goobe in a Moss Side stabbing linked to a TikTok video dispute. A third teen was convicted of manslaughter.
British Transport Police are seeking Billy Ormiston, 36, following a reported rape at Nuneaton railway station on March 13. Officers urge public not to approach him.
Armed police and a helicopter were deployed to Thistle Green in Kings Norton, Birmingham, after reports of a firearm discharge involving men on e-bikes. No injuries or weapons were found, but police are investigating with CCTV reviews and increased patrol
Christopher Pittar, 44, from Birmingham, sentenced to seven months for indecent exposure outside Derby Railway Station and further offences in custody.
Three teenagers have been charged with wounding and violent disorder following a violent machete attack in Shirley that left a boy with life-changing injuries. Five people total face charges as police continue their investigation.
Warwickshire Police are appealing for information on a man seen with 14-year-old Daisy at Birmingham Moor Street Station. The girl has been missing from Leamington Spa for over a week.
Shocking data reveals West Midlands Police charged only six suspects out of 531 revenge porn reports in six months. Georgia Harrison's case highlights the ongoing struggle against intimate image abuse.
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a man assaulted two women at The Vaults pub in Tenbury Wells, dragging one by her hair and causing injury.
Five teenagers were arrested following a police pursuit of stolen motorbikes across Walsall and Birmingham. Officers recovered weapons including a machete and tools used for vehicle theft.
West Mercia Police arrested three individuals after a woman was stabbed on Cranham Drive in Warndon, Worcester. The victim has been discharged from hospital.
West Midlands Police are investigating after racist and religiously aggravated graffiti was sprayed on the Jami Community and Education Centre in Kingstanding. Community leaders and MPs have condemned the attack.
A shocking racist graffiti attack targeted the Jami Community and Education Centre in Kingstanding, Birmingham, with police investigating and community leaders condemning the hate crime.
Harminder Mattu, 51, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Paramjit Kaur in their Oldbury home. The court heard he killed her after she filed for divorce, ending a marriage plagued by his violent and controlling behaviour.
A Birmingham man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman in her late 20s was found seriously injured in Nottinghamshire. The victim remains in critical condition in hospital.
A worker in Sunderland miraculously escaped unharmed after his quad bike flipped end over end during a trailer mishap, with stunned colleagues bursting into laughter.
Michael Williams, 58, forced his way into a Dudley home, assaulted an elderly woman, and stole her wedding ring. He has been sentenced to over three years in prison.
James Pedley, 40, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a violent stabbing in Sutton-in-Ashfield. He was found hiding in a loft two days after the attack, which left the victim with life-altering injuries.
Ryan Bridge, 44, co-founder of the flagging movement Raise the Colours, has been arrested on suspicion of racially and religiously aggravated offences in Oxfordshire. The movement has drawn criticism for its widespread flag installations.
A Birmingham man and two others have been charged with the murder of Carl Stephens, 45, whose family says they are 'forever heartbroken' after his tragic death in March.
A Birmingham man was arrested for immigration offences and a local business fined £40,000 during a major police operation involving Trading Standards and Operation Fearless in Erdington.
Organized crime networks across Birmingham have been dismantled with members receiving lengthy prison sentences for drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and violent robberies targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
Traders at Chelmsley Wood shopping centre in Solihull say anti-social behaviour continues despite a Public Spaces Protection Order in place for nearly a year, with incidents including knife threats and dangerous e-bike use.
A gang of youths caused disruption at Wyndley Leisure Centre in Sutton Coldfield, setting off a fire extinguisher and confronting visitors, with police investigating the anti-social incident.