Masked Teen in Stolen Moped Chase Through Birmingham
A 15-year-old masked schoolboy was apprehended after a lengthy police pursuit on a stolen moped in Kings Heath, following reports of vehicle thefts and robberies across south Birmingham.
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Great Barr Child Predator Jailed for Abuse Plot
Adam Khan, 30, from Great Barr, has been sentenced to nine years and six months after police discovered nearly 1,000 indecent images and intercepted his plan to sexually abuse a child.
Shopkeeper Jailed for £22k DWP Fraud Posing as Dead Father
Hassan Mirza, 43, who lived in Scotland for 20 years, was sentenced for fraudulently claiming benefits by impersonating his deceased father and later faced court for domestic abuse charges.
Unsolved Murder of Birmingham Peacemaker Haunts Family
David Weaver died after being attacked while trying to break up a pub brawl in Erdington in 2008. Despite CCTV and over 100 statements, his killers remain free, with police blaming a wall of silence.
Birmingham Businessman Jailed for Sex Worker Attack
Simon Tang, a married businessman from Birmingham, has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for a violent assault and rape of a sex worker in Walsall. The court heard how the attack escalated from a £20 agreement to a brutal baseball bat beating.
Bloodied Man in Dudley After 'Busking Wars' Fight
A man was left with a split lip and bloodied after a violent altercation in Dudley town centre, which a local councillor described as 'busking wars' over a pitch dispute.
Businessman Jailed for Baseball Bat Rape in Walsall Attack
Simon Tang, 56, sentenced to nearly ten years for violently raping a prostitute after beating her with a baseball bat in a Walsall alleyway, exposing his double life.
Man Stabbed in Back During Violent Group Clash
A man was stabbed in the back during a violent clash between two groups in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on Hardwick Lane.
Drink-driver avoids jail after cancer scare leads to triple limit offence
A 33-year-old man from Trentham has avoided prison after being caught driving with nearly three times the legal alcohol limit following personal health fears and family illness.
Ex-Police Worker Used Bogus Sick Notes for 200 Days Off
A former Metropolitan Police communications officer has pleaded guilty to fraud after submitting forged sick notes to claim approximately 200 days off work, costing the force around £19,000.
Ex-Officer Accused of Child Assault Found Dead Before Court
Simon Knott, a former Devon and Cornwall Police officer facing indecent assault charges involving minors, was discovered deceased at his home. The case has been discontinued following his death.
Police Seize £30,000 Cash, Four Arrests in Birmingham
West Midlands Police uncovered £30,000 in cash during a stop and search in Southside, leading to four arrests for money laundering, perverting justice, trafficking, and burglary.
Ex-Police Officer Dead Before Child Sex Charges Hearing
Simon Knott, 57, a former Devon & Cornwall Police officer, was discovered deceased at his home just hours before he was scheduled to appear in court on multiple indecent and sexual assault charges dating back to the 1990s.
Gangster Jailed for Drone Drug Drops into UK Prisons
Kaine Jones, 28, from Redditch, has been sentenced to six years for leading a sophisticated drone operation that smuggled drugs and contraband into prisons across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Midlands Paedophile Jailed for 21 Years for Child Abuse
Paul Wood, 60, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 17 sexual offences against three victims, following a trial where he denied the charges dating back to the 1990s.
Police Cordon Wardlaw Street After Bloody Man Seen
Emergency services rushed to Wardlaw Street near Gorgie Road in Edinburgh on Tuesday afternoon, cordoning off the area after reports of a man covered in blood being escorted by police.
Dudley Smash-and-Grab: Police Release CCTV Footage
Police in Dudley have released CCTV footage of two masked men smashing a car window and stealing tools, appealing for public help to identify the suspects involved in the February 15 incident on Sedgley Road.
Man Dies in Staffordshire Police Custody, IOPC Investigates
A man in his 40s arrested in Stoke-on-Trent died in police custody after his health deteriorated. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into the incident.
Man Arrested After Bournville Crash Injures Baby and Two Adults
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and grievous bodily harm following a collision in Bournville that injured a baby, a woman, and himself.
Florida School Stabbing: Students and Adult Injured
A stabbing at Walton Middle School in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, has left two students and an adult hospitalized. Police have arrested a suspect, and classes are canceled as authorities investigate.
12-Year-Old Boy Appears in Court Over Sexual Assault Charges
A 12-year-old boy has appeared at Birmingham Youth Court, pleading not guilty to sexual assault and wounding charges involving a woman in her 60s, who remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Predator Jailed for Raping Sleeping Teenagers in Flintshire
Stefan Dobandi, 20, has been sentenced to 10 years in custody for raping two sleeping teenage girls after breaking into one victim's home. Judge Rhys Rowlands described the attacks as 'totally depraved' behavior.
Husband Convicted for Murdering Wife as Divorce Punishment
Harminder Mattu has been found guilty of murdering his wife Paramjit Kaur at their Oldbury home after she filed for divorce, following a history of unreported assaults during their marriage.
Three Scam Text Red Flags Brits Must Watch For
Cybersecurity experts warn about three sophisticated scam text messages targeting Brits, as new data reveals online fraud costs victims hundreds of billions globally. Learn the warning signs to protect your finances.
Life Sentence for Man Who Murdered Partner and Left Her to Die
Dale Cole, 39, has been jailed for life after murdering his vulnerable partner Lisa Holland, leaving her at the bottom of the stairs and taking graphic photos before calling emergency services.
Fugitive Paedophile Flees UK After Midlands Sex Attacks
Dwayne Spence, convicted of multiple child sex offences in the Midlands, has fled the UK while awaiting sentencing. The 39-year-old was handed an 18-year prison sentence in his absence.
Glasgow Duo Admit 15-Hour Torture Over £600 Debt
John McGinley, 58, and daughter Stacey McGinley, 39, have pleaded guilty to holding a man hostage for 15 hours, subjecting him to brutal assaults including being pushed from a window, stabbed, and choked over an alleged £600 debt.
Life Sentence for Leicester Killer in Brutal Attack
Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, 24, has been jailed for life after murdering Nila Patel, 56, in a random attack near Leicester Royal Infirmary. The judge described the killing as 'shocking, brutal and merciless'.
Police Plea to Blue Badge Holders Over Parking Issues
Stourbridge Police have issued a public plea to Blue Badge holders after receiving multiple complaints about unlawful parking, highlighting a red Fiat 500 blocking disabled access and bus routes.
Killer Shows Police Where He Buried Coventry Mum in Woods
Mohammed Durnion has been convicted of manslaughter after leading officers to where he buried Reanne Coulson in Binley Woods. The 33-year-old mother was found in a shallow grave following a large-scale police investigation.
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