Knife Incident on Coventry Road Sparks Police Probe
West Midlands Police are investigating reports of men armed with knives on Coventry Road in Small Heath. Officers recovered an abandoned vehicle but found no occupants at the scene.
Category : Community Safety
Third Arrest in Worcester Garage Fire Murder Probe
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body in a garage fire on Surman Street, Worcester, in February.
Pensioner Defrauded of £40k in Fake Cop Scam: Police Appeal
An 89-year-old from Pershore was defrauded out of £40,000 by someone impersonating a police officer. West Mercia Police have released CCTV images and are urging the public to help identify a woman connected to the crime.
Shoplifter Jailed for 24 Weeks After £250 Theft Spree
Luke Dhear, a 36-year-old repeat offender, has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison for stealing £250 worth of goods from stores at Bentley Bridge retail park in Wolverhampton.
Rapist Jailed After Police Interrupt Attack Following 999 Call
Paul Batey sentenced to five years after officers caught him in the act of rape when his victim managed to call emergency services during the assault.
Abusive Boyfriend Arrested on Plane After Threats at Airport
Callum Coady was hauled off a flight and arrested after CCTV showed him throwing a drink at his partner and threatening to kill her. He received a suspended sentence for coercive control.
Arrest After Man on Roof Near Selly Oak Station, Birmingham
A suspect was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, exposure, and assault after police responded to reports of a man on a roof in Selly Oak, Birmingham. The B384 Bristol Road was closed for hours, disrupting traffic and bus services.
Husband Confessed to Murdering Wife at Police Station
A man allegedly strangled and stabbed his wife after she filed for divorce, then walked into a police station to confess, jurors at Wolverhampton Crown Court have been told.
Knifepoint BMW Robbery in Dudley: Suspects Described
A man was threatened with a knife and his grey BMW stolen in Sycamore Green, Dudley. Police have released descriptions of two suspects and are appealing for public information.
Car Thefts Up 40% for Popular Toyota Models, DVLA Reports
The DVLA and insurer Tempcover reveal a sharp 40% increase in thefts of Toyota C-HR hybrid SUVs, with security experts urging owners to use Faraday pouches and strategic parking.
Man Hospitalised 10 Days After Sandwell Shop Attack, Police Appeal
A man was seriously assaulted outside a shop in Blackheath, Sandwell, leaving him hospitalised for 10 days. Police have charged a 54-year-old with grievous bodily harm and are appealing for witnesses and mobile phone footage.
Teen Arrested After Gun Brought Into Wolverhampton School
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a firearm was brought into Moseley Park Academy in Bilston. Police seized the weapon and confirmed no threats were made to students or staff.
Walsall Dad Guilty of Murdering Five-Week-Old Baby
Sean Jefferson, 35, faces life sentence after being found guilty of murdering his premature daughter Darcy-Leigh, who suffered 47 rib fractures and catastrophic brain injury.
Wolverhampton Man Jailed for Child Sex Offence Attempt
Aaron Kainth, 24, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison after attempting to meet 12-year-old girls for sexual activity, following an undercover police operation.
Police Hunt for Gloved Attacker After Ombersley Home Assault
West Mercia Police are searching for a man in black gloves who assaulted a resident inside a home on Appletree Walk in Ombersley on Saturday afternoon, describing it as an isolated incident.
Broad Street Crime Data: Rape, Kidnapping, Poison Assault
Exclusive police data shows over 100 crimes reported on Birmingham's Broad Street in one month, including serious offences like rape, kidnapping, and assault by poison.
Midland Drug Gang Sentenced for Exploiting Vulnerable
Five members of a Midlands drug gang have been sentenced to over 30 years combined for running a cocaine operation that preyed on vulnerable individuals and laundered hundreds of thousands in profits.
Driver Kills Drunk Pedestrian in Birmingham, Judge Counts to Five
Walter Burke struck and killed Jasbir Singh on Birmingham's ring road. The judge counted to five in court to illustrate the driver's failure to react, resulting in a suspended sentence.
Dudley Survey: Less Than Half Feel Safe Despite Low Crime
A Dudley Council survey reveals only 49% feel safe in the borough, with antisocial behaviour as the top concern, despite having the lowest crime rate in the West Midlands.
Man Jailed for Machete Threat to Youths in Colwyn Bay
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after brandishing a machete at a group of youngsters in Colwyn Bay, with bodycam footage capturing his arrest.
Woman Jailed for Stabbing Victim After Hug Request
Kirsty Kemp, 36, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for stabbing a woman in the back after asking for a hug during a walk in Nottingham.
Three Arrested After Body Found in Coventry Wheelie Bin
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was discovered inside a wheelie bin in Coventry's Cash's Park. Police are appealing for information.
Manhunt After Prisoner Escapes Midlands Jail
A manhunt is underway after Kieron Moss, 39, absconded from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire. Police are appealing for public assistance in locating the convicted robber.
Samurai Sword and Drugs Seized in Redditch Police Raid
Police in Redditch have arrested three men and seized a haul including a Samurai sword, flick knives, cannabis, and cash during a drugs warrant execution in Oakenshaw.
Three Injured in Bartley Green Street Fight, Two Hospitalized
Police and paramedics responded to a disorder on Curdale Road in Bartley Green, Birmingham, where three men were injured in a street fight. Two were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Husband Jailed for Life After Murdering Wife, Hiding Body
Alireza Askari, 42, stabbed his wife Paria Veisi four times and concealed her body under a flower bed after she left him. He was arrested while driving from Birmingham to Cardiff and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Missing Girl Inayah: New Image Released After Bullring Sighting
South Yorkshire Police have issued a new image of missing 14-year-old Inayah, who was last captured on CCTV at Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre after traveling by train from Sheffield.
Naked Jogger Filmed in Sutton Park as Police Investigate
Fresh video evidence shows a naked man with a backpack jogging through Sutton Park, following a similar sighting days earlier. West Midlands Police are investigating the initial incident but have not received reports of the latest footage.
CCTV Operators Vow to Report Bike Thefts at Transport Hubs
CCTV operators in the West Midlands have reassured cyclists they will continue to report bike thefts at bus and rail stations to police, amid concerns over a drop in cycle parking numbers. Security officials emphasize proactive monitoring and collaboratio
Mother Jailed for Life After Killing Baby Daughter in West Bromwich
Zara Arsalan has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her two-month-old daughter Harleen Bains in 2020. Detectives painstakingly unpicked her web of lies over years of investigation.
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