Two Teens Arrested in Smethwick Mosque Murder Probe
West Midlands Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, in connection with the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside a Smethwick mosque last month.
Category : Community Safety
Wanted Man with Midlands Links Sparks Police Warning
Thames Valley Police are urgently seeking Michael McDonagh, 26, wanted for prison recall and a rape investigation, with known links to Coventry and South Oxfordshire.
Man Jailed for Deleting App, Police Defend Zero-Tolerance Approach
A Midlands man has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order by deleting a social networking app. Police state they will never apologise for their strict enforcement of such orders.
Nottingham School Stabbing: 15-Year-Old Injured, Police Investigate
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology, sustaining serious injuries. Police have arrested another 15-year-old and confirm no link to 'School Wars' social media trend.
Man Jailed for Indecent Bus Stop Act and Church Threats
Mohammed El-Deihi has been sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison for multiple offenses including indecent exposure and making threats to kill at a church.
Ian Huntley in Serious Condition After Prison Attack (05.03.2026)
Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer, is still hospitalized in serious condition a week after being assaulted with a metal bar at HMP Frankland. Police confirm no change in his status.
Birmingham Rapist Jailed for 16 Years for Preying on Teens
Kassam Hussain from Handsworth Wood has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being found guilty of nine offences including rape, sexual assault and abduction against vulnerable teenage girls.
Burglar's Forgotten Torch Leads to Arrest in Subway Break-in
A burglar who smashed into a Subway shop in Sutton-in-Ashfield and stole cash left behind a crucial piece of evidence—his torch—which police used to identify and arrest him within a month.
Chainsaw Used in Dudley Drugs Raid, Man Arrested
West Midlands Police executed a raid in Halesowen, using a chainsaw to cut through a door, uncovering a large haul of suspected class A and B drugs, cash, and phones. A 32-year-old man was arrested.
Walsall Assault: Man Charged with Five Offences After Town Centre Incident
A 59-year-old Walsall man has been charged with five offences, including possession of a knife and common assault, following an alleged attack near the Saddlers Shopping Centre. He is due in court.
Urgent Appeal for Missing 21-Year-Old Keeley in Birmingham
Birmingham Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate 21-year-old Keeley, who was last seen on Wednesday evening. Authorities are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and are asking the public for assistance.
Missing Boy Case Stalls as Relatives Stop Cooperating
The search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, missing since September, faces new obstacles as police confirm some family members are no longer cooperating with investigators.
Sutton Coldfield Thief Arrested in Shopping Trolley
A prolific thief, Kieran Brookes, was arrested in a shopping trolley after fleeing police at Princess Alice Retail Park, where he was banned. He admitted shop theft and breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order, receiving a four-week jail sentence.
Parkour Police Officer's Hot Fuzz-Style Chase Ends in Arrest
A Met Police officer with parkour training chased a suspect over garden fences in southeast London, in a scene reminiscent of the film Hot Fuzz. The suspect was arrested and charged.
Tributes for 24-Year-Old Killed in Midlands Shooting
Coel Tainton, 24, tragically died after a shooting in Nottingham. His family pays heartfelt tribute as a suspect faces murder charges. Police appeal for information.
Man Found Injured Near Birmingham's Pigeon Park, Police Investigate
A major police investigation is ongoing in Birmingham city centre after a man was discovered with serious head injuries near Cathedral Square, commonly known as Pigeon Park. The incident has led to road closures and bus diversions.
Police Incident Closes Colmore Row in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have cordoned off part of Colmore Row in Birmingham city centre, with a forensic tent set up near a bus stop. Bus diversions are in place as officers investigate the ongoing incident.
Police Appeal After Birmingham Petrol Station Robbery
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal following a robbery at a Shell petrol station on Stratford Road in Birmingham last December. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Man Charged with Murder After Alum Rock School Stabbing
Mahmood Ibrahim, 32, has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing that claimed the life of Ali Alshmari, 30, outside a school in Bridge Road, Alum Rock.
Two Teens Charged in Smethwick Mosque Stabbing Murder
West Midlands Police have charged two 17-year-old boys with the murder of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal, who was fatally stabbed outside a Smethwick mosque last month.
Police Get 12-Hour Dispersal Powers in Walsall for Planned Trouble
A dispersal order has been implemented in the Shelfield area of Walsall for 12 hours, granting police extra powers to tackle planned anti-social behaviour and public nuisance.
Tamworth Drug Ring: Father and Sons Sentenced for Supply
A father and his two sons have been jailed after police uncovered their drug-dealing operation in Tamworth, seizing cash, messages, and a bucket of cannabis.
WMP Chief Admits 'Incorrect' Villa Park Fan Ban Decisions
Acting Chief Constable Scott Green acknowledges flawed intelligence processes behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa match, vows to rebuild community trust through Operation Strive.
Two Seriously Injured in Birmingham Gay Village Attack
Two men have sustained serious injuries in a stabbing and assault in Birmingham's Gay Village early Saturday morning. Police have arrested and bailed a suspect.
Two Arrested After £25k Cocaine Seizure in Rugby
Warwickshire Police conducted three early-morning raids in Rugby, seizing £25,000 worth of suspected cocaine and arresting two individuals on drug supply charges.
Birmingham Teen Arrested After Stolen Moped Incident
A 14-year-old boy from Birmingham was arrested after police responded to reports of a suspicious moped being ridden on footpaths at a retail park in Tamworth. The vehicle was confirmed stolen from Burton-upon-Trent.
Nine UK Regions Face Amazon Fire Stick Raids and £1,000 Fines
Police and copyright organizations have issued a fresh warning to thousands of Amazon Fire Stick users across nine UK regions, following raids and arrests in a nationwide crackdown on illegal streaming.
Alum Rock Stabbing Victim Named, Police Arrest Suspect
Police have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing in Alum Rock's Bridge Road as 30-year-old Ali Alshmari. A 32-year-old man is in custody, and a woman injured in the incident has been discharged from hospital.
Man Avoids Jail After 13-Year Voyeurism Spree in Hereford
Adrian Hooper, 36, received a suspended sentence for secretly filming eight women in toilets over 13 years. He must register as a sex offender and pay compensation.
Police Target Illegal Fire Stick Users in UK Crackdown
Police and copyright organizations warn UK households using modified Amazon Fire TV Sticks as nationwide raids expand to more regions including Birmingham.
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