Six men, including a 48-year-old from Staffordshire, have been charged after police uncovered a sophisticated drugs laboratory in Bitton, South Gloucestershire. They are accused of producing Class A and B drugs like cocaine and mephedrone.
Police are investigating a burglary in Halesowen where thieves broke locks and stole high-value jewellery and a PlayStation 5 from a property on Hales Manor Drive between March 19 and 20, 2026.
An 18-year-old from Stafford has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges, including threatening to bomb peers at Stafford College and possessing explosives with intent to endanger life.
A man in Willenhall has been sentenced to prison for supplying class A drugs and now faces potential deportation to Jamaica, despite living in the UK since childhood.
A man from Jamaica, who came to the UK as a child, could be deported after being sentenced for supplying heroin and cocaine in Willenhall, with police finding nearly 300 wraps of drugs.
A 41-year-old man died at a custody facility in Stoke-on-Trent less than three hours after his arrest. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched a full investigation into the incident.
West Midlands Police swiftly detained a 24-year-old man in Bentley, Walsall, recovering a stolen car less than 20 minutes after the crime was reported on Thursday night.
Three police officers are under investigation for potential misconduct after Marcus Meade, a Birmingham father, was fatally shot during a mental health incident on Christmas Eve 2024.
Two cousins have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the sadistic kidnapping and torture of a man in a failed £3 million extortion attempt against his family in Birmingham.
Armed officers swarmed Slade Road in Stockland Green, detaining a 43-year-old man who was later charged with possession of an imitation firearm and intent to supply Class A drugs.
A Freedom of Information request reveals West Midlands Police received 535 pet theft reports from 2021 to 2025, with dogs being the most targeted animals.
A young boy is fighting for his life after a serious collision between a bicycle and a car on Hockley Road in Tamworth. Staffordshire Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
A 31-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has been charged with kidnap and multiple driving offences after allegedly stealing an ambulance from Royal Stoke University Hospital with a patient and paramedic inside. No injuries were reported in the incident, whi
Jon McKenzie, a Cathedral Quarter Ranger in Derby, has received a long service award after patrolling the city's streets for 16 years, covering an estimated 40,000 miles and supporting local businesses and visitors.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape following two separate attacks on women in Birmingham city centre within a ten-minute timeframe during the early hours of Friday morning.
A 21-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of attempted rape after two women were attacked within minutes in Birmingham city centre early Friday morning.
Ahmad Mulakhil, an Afghan asylum seeker, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in the Midlands, with the attack triggering protests in Nuneaton.
West Midlands Police are investigating a shooting on Montgomery Street in Birmingham, where a man was injured. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
A determined security guard at a Waitrose in Bristol tackled an alleged shoplifter by ripping his clothes off to prevent his escape, sparking debate over retail theft policies.
A man in his 30s was shot on a doorstep in Montgomery Street, Sparkbrook, suffering chest and shoulder injuries. Police are investigating, examining CCTV, and appealing for witnesses.
Michael Merrington, 31, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for unauthorized access to his ex-partner's accounts, threats to share intimate photos, assault, and property damage.
West Midlands Police have released an image of two women they wish to speak to after a pensioner in his 80s had his wallet stolen while travelling on a bus in Solihull last month.
Staffordshire Police have released a photo of suspect riders terrorising Wigginton Park in Tamworth with motorbikes, quad bikes, and scooters, causing alarm and distress to residents.
Ramal Briem, who charged £1,500 per person to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison after being arrested at his home in a purple dressing gown.
Emergency services responded to an incident on Montgomery Street in Sparkbrook, with police and paramedics sealing off the area. Updates are ongoing as authorities investigate.
Two suspected fuel thieves were arrested in Great Bridge after police officers detected a suspicious smell during a fuel theft in progress. Four plastic containers full of fuel were found nearby, leading to their detention.
A 38-year-old man who asked undercover officers posing as schoolgirls for uniform pictures and secret meetings has been sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual communication and indecent image offenses.
A Heron Foods employee in Shard End was stabbed in the stomach after confronting a thief stealing cleaning products. The attacker, Reece Allen, has been jailed for seven and a half years.
A 31-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison after stabbing a shop worker during a robbery in Shard End. The incident occurred in February when the assailant attacked a staff member who confronted him over stolen
New research reveals Wolverhampton as the shoplifting capital of the West Midlands, with 104.73 offences per 10,000 people. Local shop owners share experiences, while police and council implement new measures to combat retail crime.