Oldbury Pub Fate Decided After Double Stabbing
Sandwell Council's licensing committee will review the Bulls Head pub's license on March 27 following a violent incident where two men were stabbed in early March.
Category : Community Safety
Ex-Journalist Jailed for Sutton Park CS Spray Rampage (22.03.2026)
Bradley Baker, 33, has been sentenced to four years in prison for spraying strangers with CS spray in Sutton Park. Victims feared blindness and suffered burns in the daylight attacks.
Prison Officer Attacked by Spice-Using Inmate at HMP Oakwood
A female prison officer was attacked by a convicted robber high on spice at HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton, forcing her to quit her job due to trauma and injuries sustained.
Crackdown on Boy Racer Noise Near Birmingham Airport
A Public Spaces Protection Order has been approved for roads around Birmingham Airport to combat illegal street racing and excessive noise plaguing residents late into the night.
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Birmingham Driver Slammed Over 'Selfish' Pavement Parking
A Birmingham driver has been called a 'total disgrace' after parking a BMW on a pavement in Bordesley Green, forcing a mother with a twin pushchair into the road and sparking resident outrage over safety concerns.
Man Dies at Quinton Blind Spot After Car Hits Tree
A man has tragically died and a woman remains injured in hospital after a car collided with a tree on Ridgacre Road in Quinton. The incident occurred just after midnight on Saturday, March 21, at a location described as a notorious blind spot.
Addict fined for B&M thefts to fund drug habit under pressure
A Birmingham HMO resident stole £107 in cleaning pods from B&M Bargains to fund his drug addiction under peer pressure from a neighbour, court hears. Jonathan Elliott, 43, was fined £163.03 and warned he could face prison if he fails to pay.
Travellers Occupy Solihull Car Park, Eviction Underway
Around a dozen caravans have taken over Green Lane car park in Solihull, near two primary schools, prompting local councillor Prish Sharma to begin eviction proceedings with police involvement.
Man Jailed for Strangling Ex-Partner and Sending Threats
Kieran Hemming, 41, has been sentenced to over 18 months in prison for intentional strangulation, assault, and harassment of his former partner in Staffordshire.
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Akhmed Yakoob Arrested for Alleged Racial Abuse of Police
Solicitor and politician Akhmed Yakoob was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of racially abusing a West Midlands Police officer during a protest. He was released on bail as investigations continue.
Police Appeal After Racist Graffiti at Streetly Cemetery
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking information after offensive racist graffiti was discovered sprayed near Muslim graves at Streetly Crematorium and Cemetery during Eid. The shocking incident has deeply affected the local community.
Woman Speaks Out on 1987 Train Station Rape by 'Army Men'
A woman now in her 50s has reported being raped twice at Newark Northgate station in 1987 by men claiming to be British Army soldiers. British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses.
Bristol Murder Probe: Woman Found Dead, Man Arrested
A murder investigation is underway in Bristol after a woman's body was discovered at a property in St Pauls. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Man Dies, Woman Injured in Quinton Car Crash Against Tree
A man has tragically died and a woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries after their vehicle collided with a tree on Ridgacre Road in Quinton during the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Two Injured, Three Arrested After Coventry Road Disorder During Eid
Two men were injured and three arrested after a fight involving weapons broke out on Coventry Road in Small Heath during Eid celebrations. A large knife was recovered by police.
Two Hospitalized After Police Incident at Nottingham Bus Station
Two men were taken to hospital and arrested following a reported fight near Victoria Bus Station in Nottingham. A police cordon shut part of Woodborough Road, causing bus diversions.
Police Seize Zombie Knife in Solihull Arrest Operation
A youth was arrested in Solihull after attempting to flee police, who discovered a zombie-style knife concealed in his waistband during Operation Advance.
£200k Cannabis Farm Found in Midlands Bungalow, Grower Jailed
A Nottinghamshire man has been sentenced to six months in prison after police discovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation worth an estimated £200,000 hidden inside a residential bungalow in Beechdale.
Two Men Hospitalized After Oldbury Crash, Police Arrest Driver
A serious collision in Oldbury has left two men in hospital, with one sustaining serious injuries. West Midlands Police have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving under the influence.
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Midlands Paedophile Jailed for Schoolgirl Sting and Attack
Johnny McDonagh, 30, from Coventry, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years for attempting to meet a child for sex and a violent assault on a dog walker in Nottinghamshire.
Man Jailed for Domestic Abuse Campaign in Stoke-on-Trent
Keiron Yates, 28, has been sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison for controlling and coercive behavior, including physical assaults and threats against his partner.
Walkers Crisps Fingerprint Evidence Jails Drug Lord
James Hitchmough, 35, was sentenced to 13 years for running a major drug operation. Police matched his fingerprints from a photo holding Walkers crisps to secure his conviction after he returned from Dubai.
Birmingham Knife Attack: Jailed Thug, Accomplice Wanted
Taylor Burns jailed for 6.5 years for a violent Small Heath knife attack. Jafir Nazir remains wanted for attempted murder with a £5,000 reward offered by Crimestoppers.
Parking Dispute in Midlands Street Leads to Police Call-Out
A couple in Burslem reported being trapped by parked cars, leading to a 15-hour police response delay. Staffordshire Police attended Acreswood Road after multiple calls.
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Drug Dealer Jailed After Birmingham Police Chase and Evidence Toss
Reo Seivwright, 28, was sentenced to six years in prison following a dangerous police pursuit in Birmingham where he threw drugs and a phone from his car window. West Midlands Police recovered the evidence, linking him to a county lines operation in Dudle
Birmingham Murder Suspect Still on Run After Five Years (21.03.2026)
Ajay Soni, wanted for an alleged attempted murder in Digbeth in 2021, continues to evade West Midlands Police despite extensive public appeals and media coverage.
Dudley Estate Residents Fear Crime Despite Council Action
Residents of Brewery Fields estate near Dudley report ongoing drug dealing, vandalism, and nightly disturbances, despite new antisocial behavior policies from the council and police patrols.
Birmingham Dad Banned from Driving After Drunk Incident
A Birmingham father has been disqualified from driving for 28 days after police found him incoherent and over the alcohol limit in his vehicle, following personal hardships including being kicked out of his home.
Paedophile Jailed for TikTok Messages to 8-Year-Old Girl
A 33-year-old man from Handsworth has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after sending explicit messages to an eight-year-old girl on TikTok, intercepted by her vigilant father.
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Birmingham Shops Sell Illegal Tobacco for £4 in Sting
An undercover investigation in Birmingham's Ladywood and Hodge Hill & Solihull areas reveals over half of independent shops sell illegal tobacco, with counterfeit pouches priced as low as £4, raising public concerns and tax losses.
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