Smethwick Attack: No Hate Crime Evidence, Police Say
West Midlands Police question a 17-year-old after a man in his 50s was critically injured near Smethwick High Street. No evidence of hate crime, but investigation ongoing.
Category : Community Safety
Council Officers Face Risk from Abandoned XL Bullies
Birmingham City Council staff remain vulnerable to attacks from abandoned XL Bully dogs, despite the recent ban on the breed, raising safety concerns.
Police Warn Birmingham Protestors Ahead of Britain First Rallies
West Midlands Police issue a warning to both sides ahead of a Britain First rally and counter-protest in Birmingham, pledging to treat everyone fairly but take action against criminality.
Cashpoint Burglars Guilty in West Midlands
Three men have been convicted for a series of ATM burglaries across the West Midlands, stealing over £100,000 in cash and causing extensive damage to businesses.
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Bizarre Sainsbury's Car Park Theft Attempt in Cannock
Police are appealing for information after a couple was targeted by thieves in a bizarre interaction on the car park of Sainsbury's in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Ex-Police Sergeant Barred for Sex with Student Officer
Former Staffordshire Police sergeant Tim Rees had a sexual relationship with a student officer, leading to gross misconduct findings and placement on the barred list.
26 Birmingham Shops Warned Over Illegal Vape Sales
A Freedom of Information request reveals 26 Birmingham shops have been warned for illegal vape sales in 2026, down from 108 last year.
Jamie Varley Gets Whole Life Order: Full List of Criminals
Jamie Varley receives a whole life order for murder and sexual abuse of a toddler. He joins a notorious list of serial killers, terrorists, and murderers serving whole life tariffs in England and Wales.
Man guilty of manslaughter in Kings Norton canal death
Cain Watson has been found guilty of manslaughter for the death of Darren Round, whose body was discovered in a Kings Norton canal in February 2020.
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Birmingham Gun Supplier Jailed for Over a Decade
Rizwan Malik, 43, from Small Heath, has been jailed for 10 years and three months for supplying three pistols to a Birmingham crime group led by Danyal Aziz.
Kings Heath Man Jailed for SnapChat Shooting Plot
Four men jailed for conspiracy to shoot at Birmingham homes; one killed before attack. Lesane Anishere, Faieq Ghazanfar, Abdulaziz Jama, Asfeya Gardi sentenced.
St George's Flag Rules for World Cup Amid Council Injunction
Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts, citing safety risks and community distress, as World Cup begins.
Police Deny Soho Road Counter-Protest in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have issued a statement clarifying that there is no planned counter-protest on Soho Road in Birmingham, contrary to social media reports.
Birmingham Officers Still at Risk from XL Bully Dogs
Birmingham Council officers continue to face risks from abandoned XL bully dogs as the aftermath of the ban persists, with seizures dropping from 90 to 13 in the past year.
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Halesowen Crash Victim Identified as 66-Year-Old Man
A 66-year-old man died after his car overturned on Manor Way in Halesowen. Police appeal for dashcam footage and witnesses.
Second body missing after climbing couple killed in avalanche
Rescuers search for the second body after an experienced climbing couple, Daniel Navarro and Sandra Covone, were killed in an avalanche on Nevado Tocllaraju in Peru.
Telford man kidnapped and shoved in car boot
CCTV captures the shocking moment a 21-year-old man is dragged from a Telford house and bundled into the boot of a car by masked kidnappers.
Man Banned from Keele University for Life After Stalking Ex
Zohaib Mehmood, 22, stalked his ex-partner with up to 300 calls daily, was jailed for two years, and banned from Keele University for life.
East Midlands Woman Injured in Derby 3am Assault
A woman sustained serious injuries in an assault at a Derby junction. Police appeal for witnesses or dashcam footage.
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Woman Screams as Man Kidnapped from Telford Home
A woman screams 'let him go' as a man is kidnapped from a Telford home. Haider Ali convicted of kidnap; four others pleaded guilty. Victim escaped after being tortured.
Police Puppies Named After England Football Stars
West Midlands Police has welcomed eight Belgian Malinois puppies named after England football stars. The pups will train to become police dogs within 18 months.
Boy, 8, dies in accidental drowning at World Cup party
Taylor Thach, 8, died in a suspected accidental drowning during a World Cup viewing party in El Segundo, California. A GoFundMe has raised over $83,000.
Drivers Warned Over Scam Parking Fine Texts
Scammers are sending fake parking fine texts demanding quick payment. Drivers are urged not to click links and to verify fines through official websites.
Distressing Kidnapping in Shropshire: Woman Screams
A man was kidnapped from a Shropshire home as a woman screamed for him to be released. Police are investigating the incident.
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Mum's Heartbreak: Kids Killed in Sydney Crash
A Sydney mother is devastated after her two children, aged 5 and 1, were killed when a car hit them while crossing the road. Bystanders heroically overturned the vehicle.
Celebrity Name Scams: Police Warn of Fraud Using Famous Figures
West Mercia Police warn that fraudsters are using celebrity names such as Elon Musk and Tom Jones to con victims into handing over money, often by posing as them on social media or dating sites.
Smethwick Pub Stabbing Leads to Licence Review
A Smethwick pub where two men were stabbed during an 'out of control' event faces a licence review. Police cite lack of risk assessment and planning.
Britain First Birmingham Rally Route and Counter-Protest Times
Far-right group Britain First plans a Birmingham rally on June 20, with a counter-protest set for earlier that day. Details on routes and times.
West Midlands Police Responds to ASB Attendance Data
West Midlands Police attended 51.4% of antisocial behaviour incidents last year, with 5,290 out of 10,328 cases receiving a police visit. The force explains its response criteria.
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Birmingham City Centre Leads ASB Incidents Police Data
West Midlands Police attended 445 antisocial behaviour incidents in Birmingham City Centre in 2025, out of 635 reported. The data reveals monthly breakdown and police response strategies.
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