Birmingham Flag Activists Prompt Community Safety Concerns
Political leaders in Birmingham face mounting pressure to address mass flagging operations linked to vigilante groups, as residents express fear over community cohesion.
Category : Community Safety
Arrests After Stolen Car Parts Found in Containers
Two men, aged 49 and 60, have been detained after police discovered a haul of suspected stolen car parts in large shipping containers in Worcester.
Birmingham Man Charged After Cocaine Found, Police Vehicles Damaged
A 44-year-old Birmingham man, Anjid Khan, has been charged with multiple offences including drug possession and criminal damage following an incident in Stafford where cocaine was allegedly discovered and police vehicles were damaged.
Birmingham Man Charged with Assaulting Emergency Worker
A 42-year-old Birmingham man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and possession of Class B drugs following an alleged incident in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Boyfriend Guilty After Teen's Tower Block Fall in Solihull
Jordan Herring found guilty of grievous bodily harm after his 18-year-old girlfriend plunged from a fourth-floor window in Chelmsley Wood. The victim suffered multiple serious injuries.
Two Arrested After Smethwick Car Theft
West Midlands Police have detained two men and recovered a stolen vehicle following a theft in Smethwick during the early hours of January 28.
Parents' Plea for Missing Birmingham Graduate Son
The anguished parents of Ali Durrani, a 32-year-old data scientist who vanished in Northfield nearly a year ago, make an emotional appeal for information on his whereabouts.
Labour's Policing Plan: 13,000 New Officers for Kent
Labour announces major policing reforms including 13,000 additional neighbourhood officers, tougher action on shop theft, and new local accountability boards to make Kent communities safer.
95-Year-Old Tied Up in Salford Robbery Attempt
A 95-year-old woman in Little Hulton was tied up and threatened by a man posing as a window cleaner. Police are hunting the suspect and appealing for information.
Birmingham Bin Strike: Union Vows 'Continue Action Indefinitely'
Birmingham's bin workers strike enters its second year with Unite union pledging to continue action 'for as long as it takes' amid stalled negotiations and council financial constraints.
CCTV Images Released in Walsall Burglary Appeal
West Midlands Police have issued an appeal and released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to regarding a burglary on Burrowes Street in Walsall last month.
Men Stand Trial for Rape and Abduction of Girl, 12, in West Midlands
Mohammad Kabir and Ahmad Mulakhil are due to stand trial at Warwick Crown Court over charges including rape, abduction, and sexual assault of a child in Nuneaton.
Police Stop and Search Disparities Persist in West Midlands
West Midlands Police data reveals black people are three times more likely to face stop and search than white individuals, with ethnic minorities 1.8 times more likely, according to the Police and Crime Commissioner's annual report.
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Area Named in Crime Data
Analysis of West Midlands Police crime statistics reveals Lozells and East Handsworth remains Birmingham's most dangerous policing area, with over 2,300 serious offences recorded in 2025.
Chainsaw Attack Attempt Leads to Jail Term in Solihull
A 48-year-old man from Olton has been sentenced to over two years in prison after attempting to assault a dog walker with a chainsaw following a dispute in woodland near Gospel Lane.
Murder Probe After Woman, 84, Found Dead in Shropshire
West Mercia Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of an 84-year-old woman at a property in Prees Higher Heath. An 80-year-old man has been arrested.
Teen Arrested After Pensioners Attacked in Leicester Park
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after two men in their 60s were assaulted with a metal pole in Castle Gardens, Leicester. One victim remains hospitalised.
Police Chief Pledges to Repair Damage After Fan Ban
West Midlands Police's acting chief constable Scott Green commits to restoring community trust following the controversial ban on Israeli football fans in Birmingham.
Officer Injured in Oakham Hit-and-Run Incident
A Leicestershire police officer suffered minor injuries after being struck by a grey Honda CRV in a hit-and-run incident on High Street, Oakham. The driver fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle hours later.
Prison Officer Jailed Over Snapchat Sex Video Scandal
Alicia Novas, 20, has been imprisoned for misconduct after a secret relationship with inmate Declan Winkless was uncovered via explicit Snapchat videos.
Mum Loses Appeal Over False Rape Claim
Chloe May's appeal against her 18-month jail term for fabricating a rape allegation at a Leicestershire hotel has been refused by the Court of Appeal.
Ex-Headteacher With Child Images Walks Free From Court
Dean Juric, a former headteacher who admitted being attracted to schoolgirls, received a suspended sentence after being caught with hundreds of indecent images of children.
Nottingham Police Uncover Child Exploitation Room
Nottinghamshire Police have uncovered a room in a Woodborough Road HMO allegedly used for sexually exploiting children, with two men arrested and multiple child victims identified.
Court Appearance After Stabbing and Assault Rampage
A 30-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder and other offences following a violent rampage in Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton.
Man Spared Jail for Train Sexual Assault in Birmingham
A Birmingham man with mental health issues receives a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a woman on a train and a series of other offences, including racial abuse and indecent exposure.
Man Denies Driving Gunman to Birmingham Shooting Scene
Tyveve Malone, 21, denies possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life after allegedly driving Gavin Parry to an industrial unit where he was shot dead in Birmingham in 2021.
Arrest at Birmingham Burlesque Star Wars Show
A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault during a performance of The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody at The Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham.
Man Jailed for 15 Years Over 3D-Printed Gun Plot
Robert Adamski, a Polish national with neo-Nazi links, has been sentenced to 15 years for attempting to manufacture firearms using a 3D printer in east London.
Driver Jailed for Fatal 73mph Crash Killing Teen Friend
A reckless driver has been sentenced to five years in prison after causing a fatal crash that killed his 17-year-old passenger in Much Wenlock. The vehicle was found to have illegal tyres and was travelling at excessive speed on a wet road.
Asylum Seeker Convicted of Park Rape
Sheraz Malik, an asylum seeker, has been found guilty of raping a vulnerable woman in Sutton Lawn park. The jury rejected his claims of consensual sex.
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