A murder investigation is ongoing after 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal was fatally stabbed in Smethwick. Police are reviewing CCTV and appealing for witnesses, with flowers left outside Oldbury Jamia Masjid.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after an 18-year-old man was fatally stabbed outside Foleshill Library in Coventry. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A major police investigation is underway in Strullendorf, Germany, after a family of four was discovered deceased in their apartment. Authorities report the 52-year-old man shot his wife and two children before turning the gun on himself.
Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones sent heartfelt condolences to the parents of Ben Corfield, a teenager killed at an illegal car meet in Oldbury. The segment highlighted the dangers of unauthorized gatherings and ongoing efforts to prevent further tragedies.
Basta Basha, 24, was sentenced to two years in prison after police discovered cocaine concealed in a sock within his car's steering wheel column during a stop in Tamworth.
Wolverhampton residents have a last chance to comment on a proposed Public Space Protection Order for Bentley Bridge retail park, which would grant police authority to disperse rowdy groups and require removal of face coverings in certain situations.
PC Ryan Davis from West Mercia Police suffered severe injuries and long-term mental health issues after a brutal assault by Richard and Alex Quinn while protecting the public in Hereford.
West Midlands Police have charged almost 400 suspects in domestic abuse cases using evidence-led prosecutions, as many victims are too frightened to pursue complaints directly. The force's public protection unit employs alternative evidence-gathering meth
Discover the ten Birmingham neighborhoods with the lowest violent and sexual offence rates, where residents enjoy a peaceful, worry-free lifestyle. Analysis of police data reveals Sutton Coldfield dominates the list.
A West Midlands Police officer underwent surgery after being hit by an e-scooter while trying to stop a teenage rider in Northfield High Street. An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested.
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for public assistance to identify a woman following a serious assault at Snobs nightclub on Broad Street in Birmingham.
Two burglars who broke into a Cheshire home, stole Mercedes car keys, and posted grinning photos with them on social media have been sentenced to prison. A third man received a suspended sentence for handling stolen property.
Motorists with ADHD must inform the DVLA if their condition affects driving safety, or face a £1,000 fine and potential dangerous driving convictions.
A man in his early 20s was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after an unauthorized breach at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, with investigations ongoing.
Jamia Masjid in Smethwick has reopened following the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside the mosque. Police continue their investigation as tributes are left for the victim.
A man and woman were arrested in Halesowen after a stolen car from Castle Bromwich was pursued and abandoned, with a police dog locating the suspects in undergrowth.
The DVLA has issued crucial guidance after nearly 20,000 customers reported suspicious communications. Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick drivers into handing over personal and financial details.
Dago Williams, 22, has been sentenced to nine years and six months for a violent sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl in Meriden Park after meeting her on a bus.
A 19-year-old man was arrested near Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth after a reported robbery and assault at the outdoor market by the Bullring shopping centre on Saturday evening.
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of five men they wish to speak to regarding a fight at a Wolverhampton city centre bar in Queen Square on December 23. No serious injuries were reported, and arrests have been made as the investigation continue
Zhong Wang admitted running two Birmingham brothels but his claims were challenged by Judge Sarah Buckingham, who warned he faces prison time.
Justin Rey, 35, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after dismembering his wife's body following her death in a motel, then taking disturbing photographs with their children and the remains.
Two businesses operating as brothels while masquerading as massage parlours have been named in court. Zhong Wang pleaded guilty to keeping brothels and possession of criminal property.
West Midlands Police launch fresh appeal for Charna Singh, known as 'Huggy', who vanished after leaving City Hospital Birmingham in January 2019.
Cross Farm Road near Queen Elizabeth Hospital plagued by illegal pavement parking, creating severe hazards for visually impaired and wheelchair users.
A University of Warwick student recounts a frightening encounter with a man at Coventry Station after a Sabrina Carpenter concert, highlighting safety concerns for women on public transport.
A Birmingham man was viciously assaulted in his home by relatives during a bitter family dispute over money and property, with the victim comparing the attack to George Floyd's murder.
A third man has been arrested as police investigate the deaths of a teenage couple found at a Yorkshire holiday park, with grieving parents paying heartfelt tributes.
Forensic teams searched Goms Mill Greenway in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, after a man reported seeing a possible human hand in the water, but police confirmed nothing suspicious was found.
Police have identified 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal as the teenager stabbed to death outside Oldbury Jamia Mosque in Smethwick. Two other men were injured in the incident, which occurred on Friday evening.