Bonnie Blue Charged with Public Decency Offence in London
Tia Billinger, known online as Bonnie Blue, faces charges for an alleged lewd gesture outside the Indonesian embassy in Westminster, following a Met Police investigation.
Category : Community Safety
Shop Workers Face Knife Threats and Egg Attacks in Survey
A new survey reveals shocking levels of violence against retail staff in the West Midlands, with three-quarters experiencing verbal abuse and over 10% physically assaulted.
Police Operation in Tipton Leads to 26 Arrests Over Gang Crime
West Midlands Police has arrested 26 individuals in Tipton as part of Operation Scarletfox, targeting drugs, weapons, and organized gang activity in the Black Country town.
Tamworth Drug Bust: E-Scooter Stops Lead to Arrests
Two Tamworth residents arrested after police chase an e-scooter rider making suspicious stops in Stonydelph. Officers seized suspected heroin, cocaine, cannabis, and drug paraphernalia.
Street Racing Crackdown Near Birmingham Airport Planned
Solihull Council proposes a Public Spaces Protection Order targeting illegal street racing and anti-social behavior on key roads near Birmingham Airport, with fines up to £2,500.
Ex-Journalist Jailed for Sutton Park CS Spray Rampage
Bradley Baker, 33, sentenced to four years for spraying strangers with CS spray during daylight rampage in Sutton Park, leaving victims fearing blindness.
West Midlands Shoplifting Crisis: Highest Rate in England
New statistics reveal the West Midlands has the highest shoplifting rate in England, with nearly 30% of shoppers witnessing theft. Retail violence affects over one in five UK shoppers, prompting calls for stronger legal protections for workers.
England's New Dog Walking Law: Prison Time and Fines
A new law in England and Wales imposes prison sentences and unlimited fines on dog owners whose pets worry livestock, with enhanced police powers taking effect this week.
Police Praise Victim's Bravery as Paedophile Jailed for 10 Offences
Paul Adewusi, 40, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to multiple child sex offences. Staffordshire Police highlighted the survivor's immense bravery in coming forward.
Dad Jailed for 'Penalty Kick' Attack on RAF Man in Morrisons
Ryan Linyard, 31, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison after a violent assault in a Staffordshire supermarket left an RAF serviceman with severe head injuries, including a fractured eye socket and a brain bleed.
Man Jailed for Breaking Jaw of Woman Who Intervened in Attack
A violent offender has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for assaulting his girlfriend and a passer-by who tried to help during a street altercation in Derby last December.
19 Arrested in County Lines Crackdown Targeting Child Exploitation
West Midlands Police arrested 19 individuals and seized weapons and drugs in a major operation against gangs exploiting children and vulnerable adults in Walsall.
Coventry Man Found Dead in Bin: Family Tribute
The family of Thomas Niven, 37, found dead in a Coventry park, describe him as having a 'vibe for life'. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Two Children Hospitalized After Midlands Bike-Car Crash
A 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl were taken to hospital after a bike collided with a car in Old Basford, Nottingham. The road was closed for over two hours.
Police Flood Routes for Safe Chaand Raat and Eid in Birmingham
West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council launch a major operation to ensure safe celebrations for Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr, targeting illegal traders, anti-social behaviour, and parking issues.
Police Flood Routes for Safe Eid Celebrations in Birmingham
West Midlands Police will deploy officers on main routes to ensure safe Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr celebrations, targeting illegal trading, anti-social behavior, and parking issues.
Man Charged After Boy, 8, Killed in Cumbria Shooting
Police have charged Allan Thursby, 64, with gross negligence manslaughter following the death of Jay Cartmell in a firearm incident near Warcop in September 2024.
Derby Man Jailed for Hotel Assault on Girlfriend
A 36-year-old man from Derby has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for assaulting his girlfriend in a Midlands hotel after she discovered messages to other women on his phone.
Birmingham Dad's Horror Over TikTok Friend Request to Child
A Birmingham father's worst nightmare unfolded when his eight-year-old daughter received a suspicious TikTok friend request, leading to the exposure of a depraved paedophile.
Skate Park Rapist Jailed for Grooming Teenage Girls
Peter Whetstone, 29, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for grooming and sexually assaulting two vulnerable teenage girls he met at a Midlands skate park.
Birmingham Rapist Used Hidden Cameras, Controlled Victim
Mark Williams, 40, admitted rape and coercive behavior after installing hidden cameras and isolating his victim from friends, family, and finances.
Union fined £265k for blocking Birmingham bin lorries
Unite union fined £265,000 for breaching High Court injunction by illegally blocking council bin lorries during strike. Council transport boss says authority 'pleased' with ruling.
Body Found in Willenhall During Police Welfare Check
Police discovered a man's body during a safe and well check at a property on Lower Lichfield Street in Willenhall. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Police Search for Woman in Monkey Dust Drug Probe
Staffordshire Police are urgently seeking Joanne Smith, 41, from Stafford, who is wanted for breach of bail and involvement in supplying Class B drugs, specifically monkey dust. She has known links to Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, and Cannock.
Birmingham Bin Strike Union Fined £265k for Blocking Lorries
Unite union has been fined £265,000 for breaching a High Court injunction by blocking Birmingham City Council's bin lorries during the ongoing refuse collectors' strike.
Man Jailed for Hiding Drug Phones in Baby's Cot
Liam Poole, 23, has been sentenced to over four years in prison after police found phones used for drug dealing hidden under a baby's cot mattress in Longton.
Cop Accused of Attack in Birmingham Hotel, Court Hears
A Metropolitan Police officer allegedly attacked a woman in a Birmingham hotel room and defrauded multiple partners to fund his gambling habit, a court has been told.
Birmingham Rooftop Stand-Off Ends With Arrest
A dramatic rooftop incident in Selly Oak saw a man throwing tiles at emergency services before being arrested for criminal damage, exposure, and assault.
Man Arrested in Birmingham Counter-Terror Police Raid
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Saltley, Birmingham, on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation during a pre-planned counter-terrorism operation.
Naked Jogger Sparks Concern in Sutton Park, Police Investigate
A naked jogger has been spotted multiple times in Sutton Park, prompting a police investigation and community concern. Councillor urges public to report sightings.
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