Child rape suspect arrested in Liverpool after France warrant
Sujanth Ketheeswararasa, 30, detained in Liverpool over alleged child rape in France. NCA officers made arrest as extradition proceedings begin. Full hearing set for March 2026.
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£20m heroin juice smugglers avoid prison
A father and son avoided jail after smuggling £20m of heroin into Birmingham hidden in pomegranate juice. Two other suspects remain at large in this major NCA bust.
New Dudley Police Station Opens in Revamped Call Centre
West Midlands Police unveils its new Dudley station in a converted call centre, featuring a victim care suite and improved public facilities. Discover how this vital hub will serve the community.
Woman charged with Oasis ticket fraud
Rosie Slater, 32, has been charged with 11 counts of fraud over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. She is due in court in December. Read the latest on this case and new ticket resale laws.
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Drug dealer jailed after pleading for lottery cash back
Sam Cox, 27, sentenced to 31 months for drug dealing. Police seized cocaine, cannabis and £4,599 cash during raid on his grandmother's Ashby home. Read the full story.
Police appeal after Wolverhampton street stabbing
Police are appealing for help to identify two men after a disorder on Staveley Road, Wolverhampton, left one man with serious injuries. Six arrests have been made.
New Ofcom Rules to Block Text Scams Protect UK Users
Ofcom announces new rules requiring mobile providers to block scam messages and protect UK consumers from devastating text fraud. Learn how to stay safe.
Widow's plea after phone driver kills husband
A heartbroken widow calls for lifetime driving bans after her husband was killed by a driver using her phone. Discover the campaign for road safety reform in Birmingham.
Birmingham police reassure public after stabbings
West Midlands Police insist Birmingham city centre remains safe despite recent stabbings, with officers increasing patrols in crime hotspots. Read their safety message.
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Hate crimes rise 10% in West Midlands region
Worcester City Council considers supporting Hope Not Hate campaign after reported hate crimes increase for first time in three years. Join the stand against discrimination.
Kidnappers jailed for horrific West Midlands crimes
Multiple kidnappers convicted in the West Midlands for subjecting victims to brutal attacks, sexual assault, and ransom demands. Read the full details of these shocking cases.
Birmingham killers guilty in pensioner's manslaughter
Two career criminals have been convicted for the manslaughter of 83-year-old Neil O'Donnell after a botched screwdriver robbery in a Birmingham car park. Read the full investigation details.
Police hunt driver after serious Birmingham motorbike crash
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal to find driver after a collision in Edgbaston left a motorbike rider with serious leg injuries. Can you help? Call 101.
Birmingham police raid seizes gun and drugs
West Midlands Police uncovered a shotgun, imitation firearms, Class A drugs and illegal alcohol during coordinated raids in Digbeth. Four arrests made in city-wide crackdown.
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Birmingham pair in court for Tamworth murder
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James appear at Birmingham Crown Court charged with the murder of Newton's stepbrother, Rubin Blount, in Tamworth. Read the latest developments.
Police crackdown on car cannibals in Birmingham
West Midlands Police launch new operation to stop car cannibals stripping vehicles during Birmingham City FC matches. Increased patrols and community vigilance urged.
800 Dangerous Products Found on UK Online Marketplaces
Consumer champion Which? identifies nearly 800 unsafe products still sold on Amazon, eBay and Shein despite safety alerts. 8.8 million consumers may have experienced harm.
Bomb squad removes unexploded device in Bromsgrove
Homes were evacuated in a Bromsgrove cul-de-sac after a suspected unexploded bomb was found amongst military memorabilia. Read the full story.
Shotgun and ammo seized in Solihull police raid
A shotgun and 13 rounds of ammunition were discovered by police during a raid on a property in Pendrell Close, Chelmsley Wood. A man and woman have been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
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Cannock gang member jailed for cocaine supply
Thomas White, 30, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for his role in a cocaine supply network in Cannock. Discover how police dismantled the organised crime group.
Attempted murder arrest after three house fires
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three linked house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Three people, including two teenagers, were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Drug dealer jailed for flooding town with monkey dust
Robert Hacking, 36, has been sentenced to six years for running a county lines operation supplying heroin, crack cocaine and monkey dust in Telford. Read the full court details.
Man slashed by group in Shirley, police appeal
A man in his 30s was slashed by a group armed with weapons on Longmore Road, Shirley. Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack which occurred around 6pm on Thursday.
Afghan National Admits Birmingham Park Rape
An Afghan national has pleaded guilty to raping a teenage girl in a Birmingham park. The 21-year-old faces sentencing next month for the horrific attack.
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Man charged with double Wolverhampton murder
Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, faces murder charges for the deaths of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali in a Wolverhampton shooting. Police continue to appeal for information.
Midlands arsonist jailed for five-year fire spree
Tony Stockdale, 54, sentenced to five years for multiple arson attacks across Staffordshire. Read the full story of the dangerous fire-setting spree that put public safety at risk.
Tributes for Yassin Alama, 19, stabbed in Birmingham
Heartbreaking tributes have been left at the spot where 19-year-old Yassin Alama was fatally stabbed in Handsworth. Police are searching for a 17-year-old in connection.
Police seek five men after Walsall nightclub brawl
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of five men after a disorder outside Religion nightclub in Walsall left a man and woman with facial injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Watchdog: West Midlands Police Child Protection Inadequate
A watchdog inspection found West Midlands Police's child abuse investigations require significant improvement. Discover the key findings and the force's response.
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Men knocked unconscious in Bridgnorth attack
Two men were left unconscious after a violent assault in a Bridgnorth alleyway near Ridley's On The River. Police are appealing for witnesses to the November 16th incident.
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