Police Appeal Over Distraction Burglary Targeting Pensioner
West Midlands Police are seeking a man in connection with a distraction burglary in Shirley where an elderly woman was pressured to pay for gardening work she did not recall being done.
Category : Community Safety
Fire Service Addresses Safety Fears at Birmingham's Electric Cinema
West Midlands Fire Service has issued a statement after urgent calls for action regarding fire safety at the 116-year-old Electric Cinema, which remains closed and unoccupied.
Police Seek Man After Distraction Burglary in Shirley
West Midlands Police have released an image of a man wanted in connection with a distraction burglary targeting an elderly woman in Shirley, near Birmingham.
Arrest After Car Hits Pedestrians in Derby City Centre
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a black Suzuki Swift struck multiple pedestrians in Derby city centre, causing serious injuries and hospitalisations. Police are investigating the alarming incident and urging witnesses to come forward.
Driver jailed for killing friend in 102mph stolen car crash
Rhemeese Lawrence-Hayden sentenced to 14 years for causing death of best friend David Brennan by dangerous driving in Bournville crash. The stolen Ford Focus hit 102mph on residential street.
Major Police Incident in Walsall Near Asda, Roads Closed
A significant police presence has been reported near the Asda store on George Street in Walsall, with surrounding roads closed and residents advised to avoid the area due to traffic buildup.
Two Men Sentenced for Violent Pub Attack in Erdington
Omar Clarke and Herbert Palmer have been sentenced after a violent assault outside a Birmingham pub where a man was glassed while trying to intervene in an argument.
Birmingham Pub Attack: Men Sentenced for Glass Bottle Assault
Two men have been sentenced after a violent incident outside a Birmingham pub, with one jailed for four years for hitting a victim with a glass bottle during a disorder.
Wordsley Road Sealed Off After WWII Device Discovery
Swan Lane in Wordsley has been cordoned off by police following the discovery of a suspected Second World War device. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as investigations continue.
Mobility Scooter Users Risk Prison Over DVLA Registration
Class 3 mobility scooter users must register with DVLA or face severe penalties including unlimited fines and prison time. Experts warn many are unaware of the legal requirements.
Man Charged with Sexual Assaults on Two Girls
A 43-year-old man from Solihull has been charged with sexually assaulting two girls, aged 13 and 15, and assaulting police officers. He is due in court next month.
Armed Police in Tamworth After Weapon Fight in Cul-de-sac
A 37-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of affray after armed police responded to reports of a group of men fighting with weapons in a residential street on Friday evening.
Man Charged for Two Sexual Assaults in Birmingham
A 21-year-old man has been charged after two women were sexually assaulted in Birmingham just 15 minutes apart, with incidents on Church Street and Newhall Street.
Man Charged for Sexual Assault and Strangulation in Birmingham
A 21-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault and non-fatal strangulation following two separate attacks on women in Birmingham city centre early Friday morning.
Teen Arrested After Stolen Moped Chase in Birmingham
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following a police pursuit of a stolen moped in Kings Heath, Birmingham, with body camera footage capturing the dramatic chase.
Missing Blues Fan Paul Pike's Belongings Found in Search
Police searching for missing 18-year-old Birmingham City fan Paul Pike have discovered items belonging to him near Pride Park stadium where he vanished a week ago.
Man Arrested After Teen Stabbed in Birmingham Bus Row
A man in his 50s has been arrested following a stabbing in Birmingham that left a teenager hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries after an argument on a bus.
Midlands Thug Jailed for Running Over Victim in Street Fight
Andrew Paul Whalley, 34, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for deliberately driving his car onto a pavement to hit a man during a violent altercation in Staffordshire.
Boy Stabbed in Birmingham After Bus Argument, Man Arrested
A teenager was stabbed in Dunlop Way, Castle Vale, following an argument on a bus. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and a man in his 50s has been arrested.
Four Teens Arrested in Wolverhampton and Birmingham with Knife and Drugs
West Midlands Police arrested four 17-year-old boys in Wolverhampton and Birmingham, recovering a 'Rambo knife', cannabis, and thousands of pounds in cash during patrols.
Teen Charged After Rambo Knife Seized in Wolverhampton
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possession of a knife after police found a 'Rambo knife' during a stop-search in Victoria Square. The arrest was part of multiple youth arrests in Wolverhampton and Birmingham by the Guardian Taskforce.
Birmingham Driver Jailed for Dangerous Crash at Double Speed
Jason Walker, 54, sentenced to over two years in prison after driving up to 56mph in a 30mph zone, seriously injuring two pedestrians in Northfield.
Wolverhampton Garage Alcohol License Sparks Crime Concerns
A council hearing will decide whether a new Morrisons Daily petrol garage in Wednesfield can sell alcohol until 11pm daily, with neighbors fearing it will become a hub for anti-social behavior.
Walsall Businessman Jailed for 12.5 Years in Violent Rape
Simon Tang, 56, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for a brutal rape attack on a sex worker in a Walsall car park, described by detectives as one of the most violent cases they have ever investigated.
Police Officer Resigns After Intoxicated at Work Misconduct
A West Midlands Police officer resigned after being found guilty of gross misconduct for turning up to work intoxicated, using alcohol as a coping mechanism from child sex abuse cases.
Police Officer Drank to Cope with Child Abuse Cases
A West Midlands Police officer turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism after dealing with traumatic child sex abuse cases, leading to intoxication at work and gross misconduct findings.
Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assaults on Girls in Birmingham
A man is in police custody after allegedly sexually assaulting two teenage girls, aged 13 and 15, in Birmingham. He also reportedly assaulted two officers and damaged his cell.
New Image Released of Missing Teen, Possibly in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have issued a fresh appeal with a new image of Stacey, a 16-year-old girl missing from Coventry since Tuesday, who may have connections to Birmingham.
Man Jailed for Laser Attack on Police Plane During Firearm Hunt
Richard Beers, 60, was arrested at his Telford home after shining a green laser at a police aircraft assisting in a firearm suspect search. He received a 12-month custodial sentence.
Police Defend Letby Probe as MP Calls for Retrial
Cheshire Constabulary issues strong statement defending its investigation into nurse Lucy Letby after MP David Davis accuses force of misconduct and demands retrial in parliamentary debate.
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