Morning Live Reveals Alarming Stalking Statistics
BBC's Morning Live shared heartbreaking data showing 1.4 million stalking victims in England and Wales, with low conviction rates and expert insights on digital threats.
Category : Community Safety
New Police Task Force Targets Dangerous Drivers in Thames Valley
Thames Valley Police introduces a dedicated Roads Policing Unit Tasking Team to proactively address high-risk driving behaviors across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire.
Stricter Dog Laws from March 2026 Mean Fines, Prison, Pet Seizures
Major changes to dog control laws take effect March 18, 2026, extending police powers and introducing unlimited fines, prison sentences, and pet confiscations for owners whose dogs attack livestock.
Police Continue Yardley Wood Road Death Investigation
Police remain at the scene in Billesley after a man's body was found outside a property on Yardley Wood Road yesterday afternoon. The death is being treated as unexplained.
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CCTV Appeal for Missing 84-Year-Old Malcolm Hunt
West Mercia Police have released CCTV images of Malcolm Hunt, 84, who went missing from a holiday park in Lower Leyes. He was last seen crossing a road in Evesham.
Man Jailed for Life for Murdering Girl, 9, in Boston
Deividas Skebas, 26, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years for the murder of Lilia Valutyte in Lincolnshire.
Hit-and-Run Driver Hunt After Schoolboy Struck in Wolverhampton
A 15-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run collision on Trysull Road. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Three Charged After Police Attack in Birmingham
Three Birmingham men face multiple charges, including assault on emergency workers, after police were attacked while responding to a disorder report in Tyseley. Officers suffered injuries but are recovering.
Manchester Mosque Incident: Armed Men Enter During Ramadan Prayers
Police are searching for a suspect after two armed men entered Manchester Central Mosque during Ramadan prayers. One man was arrested, and the mosque has raised concerns over rising Islamophobia.
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Burglar Hospitalized in Newcastle Home Confrontation
A serial burglar required hospital treatment after being confronted by a homeowner during a terrifying break-in where he threatened a sleeping woman with a saw.
Police Appeal for Witness After Stourbridge Petrol Station Assault
West Midlands Police have released an image of a woman they wish to speak to regarding an assault on a man at a Stourbridge petrol station in the early hours of Valentine's Day.
Teen Seriously Hurt in Wolverhampton Vehicle Collision
A teenage boy sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Trysull Road in Wolverhampton. Emergency services provided urgent treatment before he was rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Amazon Driver Enters Home with Children Inside
Ring doorbell footage captures an Amazon delivery driver entering a Thorne home uninvited while three children were present, prompting an investigation and safety concerns.
Police Probe Unexplained Death in Billesley House
West Midlands Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man found outside a house on Yardley Wood Road in Billesley, with cordons in place at the front and back of the property.
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Three Arrested in Birmingham on Firearm Charges
West Midlands Police detained two men and a woman in their 40s on Highters Heath Lane as part of an ongoing investigation into firearms offences.
Violent Drug Suspect Boxed In by Police in Birmingham
A man wanted for serious drug offences and known for violence was arrested after police boxed in his Vauxhall Astra in Birmingham city centre to prevent a pursuit.
Machete Attack in Bolton Shop Sends Children Fleeing
Dale Dean, 26, has been sentenced to six years for a violent machete attack in a Bolton corner shop that left victims injured and children scrambling for safety.
Northampton Skate Park Stabbing: Man Dies, Teen Critical
A man in his 20s has died and a teenage boy is critically injured after a stabbing at a skate park in Briar Hill, Northampton. Four people have been arrested as police launch a murder investigation.
Shirtless Attacker Jailed for Brutal Pub Exit Assault
Silas Briggs-Price, 22, launched a drunken unprovoked attack on a couple after leaving a pub in Newark, leaving a man with serious facial fractures. He has been sentenced to four years in prison.
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Ten Men Convicted in Midland Arson Attack
A mother and daughter suffered severe burns after their home was petrol-bombed in a revenge attack in Stoke-on-Trent. Ten men have been convicted following an 11-week trial.
Midlands Crime Rankings: Nottingham Tops, Birmingham Lower
A new crime list adjusts rates for population, revealing Nottingham as the most dangerous Midlands city, with Birmingham surprisingly lower in the rankings.
Birmingham Stabbing Victim Katie Fox's 'Princess' Funeral
Katie Fox, fatally stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop, will be laid to rest in a pink coffin with white horses and unicorn-themed carriage. Her mother Maria plans a special tribute.
Business Group Calls for Permanent CCTV in Sutton Coldfield
Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID urges funding for new digital CCTV cameras as key locations lack coverage, citing crime concerns and public safety needs.
Birmingham Man Admits Manslaughter in Carer's Death
David Walsh, 35, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after Irene Mbugua, a mother-of-four, was found with fatal injuries at his Winson Green property. Sentencing is set for March 26.
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Drug Dealers Sentenced for Murder of US Navy Veteran
Two drug dealers have been sentenced to life for murdering a Birmingham father and US Navy veteran in a brutal punishment attack, leaving his fiancée asking 'why?'
Body Found in Billesley: Police Investigation Underway
West Midlands Police are investigating after the body of a man was discovered outside a property on Yardley Wood Road in Billesley, Birmingham. The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Shoplifter Banned from All Co-op Stores in Shropshire
Alex Bull, 40, has been banned from every Co-op in Shropshire until 2029 and jailed for 16 weeks after admitting eight theft charges. The court order also prohibits him from several other retail premises.
Teen Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Outside Smethwick Mosque
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal was fatally stabbed outside a mosque in Smethwick during Ramadan.
Police Seal Off Yardley Wood Road in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have closed a main route in Birmingham, with cordons in place on Yardley Wood Road near Billesley Common. A large blue police tent has been set up, and pedestrians require an escort to pass.
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Police Chase Crash at Villa Park Referred to Watchdog
A police pursuit that culminated in a collision between a Volkswagen Passat and a lorry outside Aston Villa's stadium has been formally referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
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