Man Jailed for Strangling Ex-Partner and Sending Threats
Kieran Hemming, 41, has been sentenced to over 18 months in prison for intentional strangulation, assault, and harassment of his former partner in Staffordshire.
Category : Community Safety
Akhmed Yakoob Arrested for Alleged Racial Abuse of Police
Solicitor and politician Akhmed Yakoob was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of racially abusing a West Midlands Police officer during a protest. He was released on bail as investigations continue.
Police Appeal After Racist Graffiti at Streetly Cemetery
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking information after offensive racist graffiti was discovered sprayed near Muslim graves at Streetly Crematorium and Cemetery during Eid. The shocking incident has deeply affected the local community.
Woman Speaks Out on 1987 Train Station Rape by 'Army Men'
A woman now in her 50s has reported being raped twice at Newark Northgate station in 1987 by men claiming to be British Army soldiers. British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses.
Bristol Murder Probe: Woman Found Dead, Man Arrested
A murder investigation is underway in Bristol after a woman's body was discovered at a property in St Pauls. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Man Dies, Woman Injured in Quinton Car Crash Against Tree
A man has tragically died and a woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries after their vehicle collided with a tree on Ridgacre Road in Quinton during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Two Injured, Three Arrested After Coventry Road Disorder During Eid
Two men were injured and three arrested after a fight involving weapons broke out on Coventry Road in Small Heath during Eid celebrations. A large knife was recovered by police.
Two Hospitalized After Police Incident at Nottingham Bus Station
Two men were taken to hospital and arrested following a reported fight near Victoria Bus Station in Nottingham. A police cordon shut part of Woodborough Road, causing bus diversions.
Police Seize Zombie Knife in Solihull Arrest Operation
A youth was arrested in Solihull after attempting to flee police, who discovered a zombie-style knife concealed in his waistband during Operation Advance.
£200k Cannabis Farm Found in Midlands Bungalow, Grower Jailed
A Nottinghamshire man has been sentenced to six months in prison after police discovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation worth an estimated £200,000 hidden inside a residential bungalow in Beechdale.
Two Men Hospitalized After Oldbury Crash, Police Arrest Driver
A serious collision in Oldbury has left two men in hospital, with one sustaining serious injuries. West Midlands Police have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving under the influence.
Midlands Paedophile Jailed for Schoolgirl Sting and Attack
Johnny McDonagh, 30, from Coventry, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years for attempting to meet a child for sex and a violent assault on a dog walker in Nottinghamshire.
Man Jailed for Domestic Abuse Campaign in Stoke-on-Trent
Keiron Yates, 28, has been sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison for controlling and coercive behavior, including physical assaults and threats against his partner.
Walkers Crisps Fingerprint Evidence Jails Drug Lord
James Hitchmough, 35, was sentenced to 13 years for running a major drug operation. Police matched his fingerprints from a photo holding Walkers crisps to secure his conviction after he returned from Dubai.
Birmingham Knife Attack: Jailed Thug, Accomplice Wanted
Taylor Burns jailed for 6.5 years for a violent Small Heath knife attack. Jafir Nazir remains wanted for attempted murder with a £5,000 reward offered by Crimestoppers.
Parking Dispute in Midlands Street Leads to Police Call-Out
A couple in Burslem reported being trapped by parked cars, leading to a 15-hour police response delay. Staffordshire Police attended Acreswood Road after multiple calls.
Drug Dealer Jailed After Birmingham Police Chase and Evidence Toss
Reo Seivwright, 28, was sentenced to six years in prison following a dangerous police pursuit in Birmingham where he threw drugs and a phone from his car window. West Midlands Police recovered the evidence, linking him to a county lines operation in Dudle
Birmingham Murder Suspect Still on Run After Five Years (21.03.2026)
Ajay Soni, wanted for an alleged attempted murder in Digbeth in 2021, continues to evade West Midlands Police despite extensive public appeals and media coverage.
Dudley Estate Residents Fear Crime Despite Council Action
Residents of Brewery Fields estate near Dudley report ongoing drug dealing, vandalism, and nightly disturbances, despite new antisocial behavior policies from the council and police patrols.
Birmingham Dad Banned from Driving After Drunk Incident
A Birmingham father has been disqualified from driving for 28 days after police found him incoherent and over the alcohol limit in his vehicle, following personal hardships including being kicked out of his home.
Paedophile Jailed for TikTok Messages to 8-Year-Old Girl
A 33-year-old man from Handsworth has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after sending explicit messages to an eight-year-old girl on TikTok, intercepted by her vigilant father.
Birmingham Shops Sell Illegal Tobacco for £4 in Sting
An undercover investigation in Birmingham's Ladywood and Hodge Hill & Solihull areas reveals over half of independent shops sell illegal tobacco, with counterfeit pouches priced as low as £4, raising public concerns and tax losses.
Police Warning: Children Throwing Stones from Bridges at Cars
Staffordshire Police have issued a stern warning to parents after increased reports of children dangerously throwing stones from bridges at passing vehicles in Burntwood, with officers actively patrolling and posting warning signs.
West Midlands Man Hunted in Norway Fatal Driving Incident
The National Crime Agency appeals for public help to locate Charles Quinn, 40, wanted by Norwegian authorities for death by dangerous driving offenses, with connections to the West Midlands, London, and Kent.
Midland Abuser Jailed for Strangling Ex and Home Attack
Kieran Hemming, 41, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after admitting to strangling his ex-girlfriend and forcing his way into her home to assault her in separate incidents in Staffordshire.
Woman Jailed for Stalking Stranger and Photoshopping Pictures
Amy Pickard, 41, conducted a depraved harassment campaign against a man she didn't know, photoshopping images together and watching his home, leading to a six-year prison sentence.
Teens Charged with Drug Dealing in Tamworth After Layby Stop
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, have been charged with cocaine dealing and other offences after Staffordshire Police stopped their car in a Tamworth layby. Police found cocaine, cash, and mobile phones during the operation.
Man Arrested After 93-Year-Old Pensioner Robbed in Birmingham
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham city centre on suspicion of robbing a 93-year-old pensioner and making homophobic comments to police officers during his arrest.
Pair Jailed for Boiling Water Attack in Nottinghamshire
Blu Wright and Tegan Hawley have been sentenced for a vicious assault that left their victim with fractures and burns after pouring boiling water over him during a prolonged attack.
Worker Trapped Under Concrete Pillar at Stoke Building Site
A construction site worker in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, has sustained serious injuries after becoming trapped under a concrete pillar. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and an air ambulance, responded to the incident at the old Edensor High
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