Sutton Coldfield shoplifting: One jailed, one charged
A man has been jailed for 20 weeks and another charged after separate shoplifting incidents at the same Co-op store in Sutton Coldfield's Wylde Green area.
Category : Community Safety
Armed Robber Posing as Police Officer Attacks Birmingham Couple
A terrifying home invasion occurred in Hall Green where an armed robber, pretending to be a police officer, threatened a couple with a gun and demanded money. West Midlands Police are investigating.
Youth Panels to Scrutinize West Midlands Police Powers
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster launches Youth Scrutiny Panels for ages 14-24 to review stop and search and use of force, addressing disproportionate impacts on young people.
Birmingham Sex Offender Jailed for City Centre Attacks
Quinton Brown, 52, exposed himself and assaulted multiple victims including a mother with children and a wheelchair user in Birmingham city centre. He has been sentenced to ten months in prison.
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Midlands Garden Dug Up in Murder Probe, Eight Charged
Leicestershire Police are using jackhammers to excavate a backyard in Leicester as part of a murder investigation into the disappearance of Gary Piatek. Eight individuals, including two from Birmingham, have been charged in connection with the case.
Four Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Crash
Four teenagers, aged 14 to 17, have been arrested following a police pursuit of a suspected stolen Honda that crashed in Stoke-on-Trent. Staffordshire Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
Gang Hunted After Metal Bar Attack in Stratford
A violent incident on Bishops Close in Stratford has left one man with serious head injuries. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and have increased patrols.
Prisoner Escapes Twice in a Week, Manhunt Underway
A manhunt is underway for Daniel Boakye, who escaped from Lewisham Hospital while in police custody, marking his second breakout in a week as he awaits deportation to Ghana.
Birmingham Crash: Pyjama-Clad Residents Rush to Multi-Vehicle Smash
A driver crashed into multiple parked vehicles in Lincoln Road North, Birmingham, early Sunday morning. Residents rushed out in pyjamas as police conducted a positive drugs swipe on the motorist.
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Killers Smiled as Jury Acquitted of Murder in Fire Deaths
Three defendants were cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, in a St Helens house fire. The intended target was Sheila's son in a drug dispute.
Police Appeal for Wanted Woman with Birmingham Links
Staffordshire Police are seeking Georgia Pauline Oakley, 31, wanted for alleged shoplifting, failure to appear, and perverting justice. She has connections to Birmingham and Tamworth.
Dad Dubbed 'Incredible Hulk' Jailed for Violent Assaults
Andrew Gray, 43, has been sentenced to prison after assaulting a woman multiple times, including slamming her head against a wall and using Sellotape on wounds.
Greggs Thief 'Hamster' Avoids Jail for £2k Snack Thefts
Adam Gosling, 39, stole from a Greggs branch 38 times over six weeks, totaling £1,817.50. He received a suspended sentence in Uxbridge Magistrates' Court.
Teens Arrested in Oldbury Assault, Police Warn Over Video
Four teenagers have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted on Pound Road in Oldbury. Police are urging people not to share a distressing video of the incident circulating on social media.
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Woman Traumatised After Unprovoked Street Attack in Nottingham
A woman in her 20s was punched in the face by a stranger in a random attack on Milton Street, Nottingham. Tristan Fretwell, 29, has been jailed for 14 weeks and ordered to pay compensation.
Drunk Driver Stumbles in Pub Garden Before Crash
Footage released by Thames Valley Police shows heavily intoxicated Lawson Wright, 56, stumbling and falling in a pub garden before crashing his van and injuring two people on the A44 in Yarnton.
CCTV Appeal for Sutton Coldfield Burglary Attempt
West Midlands Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man in connection with an attempted break-in at a Richmond Road property near Sutton Park in December.
Police Board Birmingham's Number 74 Bus in Crime Crackdown
West Midlands Police and partners conducted a major enforcement operation on the No.74 bus route, which recorded 62 offences including violence and thefts over six months. Officers boarded buses and removed fare dodgers in a targeted crackdown.
Couple Jailed for Child Abuse Images and Animal Cruelty
Scott Topley and Gordon Phillips have been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for creating and distributing indecent images of children and abusing their pet dog.
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Birmingham Man Arrested in Migrant Smuggling Investigation
A Birmingham man, aged 31, has been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into an organised crime group smuggling Vietnamese migrants into the UK via small boats and lorries.
Three Arrested in Birmingham Over £70k Cannabis Van Discovery
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Aston after stopping a van containing 70 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £70,000. The operation is part of efforts to combat serious crime in the city.
Man Accused of Killing Grandfather in Pub Incident Appears in Court
Nathan Gothard, 36, pleaded not guilty to murdering David Darke, 66, outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. The trial is set for April 27.
Arsonist Knew Consequences in Fatal Blaze, Jury Told
Andrew Gorrell, 55, denies murdering pensioner John Edwards in a random fire. Prosecutors argue he was capable of thinking through his actions as the trial continues at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Man Charged After M6 Toll Coach Stabbing Incident
Lee Pountain, 41, faces charges including wounding with intent after a violent disorder on a coach on the M6 Toll near Cannock. The victim sustained a shoulder injury and was hospitalized.
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Shoplifter banned from Leominster shops except Aldi
John Lewis, 31, has been issued a Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting him from entering any retail premises in Leominster apart from Aldi and one pharmacy after multiple theft convictions.
Armed Police Called to Park Over Toy Gun Incident
Armed police responded to a 999 call in Cannock Park after reports of a man with a handgun, which turned out to be a BB gun. A 14-year-old boy with a replica toy gun was also detained.
£5 Faraday Pouches Fight Keyless Car Theft Wave
A simple £5 Faraday pouch can block relay attacks that account for 58% of UK car thefts. With 160-180 cars stolen daily, this affordable security gadget offers crucial protection by shielding key signals from thieves.
Police Appeal After PS5 Stolen in Oldbury Burglary
West Midlands Police have released doorbell footage and are seeking a man after a PlayStation 5 and car keys were stolen in an Oldbury burglary on 17 January.
Bare-Chested Knifeman Terrorizes McDonald's in Hanley
A 25-year-old man armed with a Stanley knife and scissors threatened customers, racially abused a woman, and told a teenager he would 'slash' him at a McDonald's in Hanley, leading to an 18-month jail sentence.
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Jailed for £340k Car Theft Spree in West Midlands
Brayden Page, 22, has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over £340,000 worth of vehicles in a two-month burglary spree across Solihull, Oldbury, Staffordshire, and Leicestershire.
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