Public Urged to Call 999 if They See Wanted Man
West Mercia Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate Matthew Bickley, a 45-year-old man wanted in connection with assault offences. He has known connections to Walsall and Bromsgrove.
Category : Community Safety
Three More Teens Arrested in Shirley Machete Attack
West Midlands Police have arrested three additional teenagers on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent machete attack outside a Stratford Road shop in Shirley earlier this month.
Car Cloning Crisis: Drivers Pay for Others' Crimes
UK drivers are being forced to pay fines and face legal issues due to a surge in car cloning, an under-recorded crime where criminals copy number plates from legitimate vehicles.
Co-op Worker Assaulted in Walsall Robbery: Police Appeal
West Midlands Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a shop worker was shoved to the floor during a robbery at a Co-op store in Shelfield, Walsall.
Hit-and-Run Appeal in Tamworth After BMW Hits Ford
Staffordshire Police are urgently seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a black BMW collided with a silver Ford Focus on Dosthill Road and fled the scene last Wednesday afternoon.
Police Seize 20 Weapons, Make 50+ Arrests in January
West Midlands Police's Project Guardian taskforce seized 20 weapons including 11 knives and arrested over 50 people across the region in January as part of a crackdown on youth violence and knife crime.
Mosque worshippers told 'go back inside' after fatal stabbing
Worshippers at Oldbury Jamia Masjid in Smethwick were instructed to return inside after a fatal stabbing outside during Ramadan prayers, leaving the community in shock.
Village Split Over Signs Funded by Driver Who Killed Partner
A Norfolk village is deeply divided over speed awareness signs funded by a resident later convicted of causing his partner's death in a road crash. The victim's family demands removal, while the parish council insists they stay for safety.
Police Crackdown on Illegal Parking in South Oxfordshire
Thames Valley Police target anti-social parking and motorway obstruction at industrial sites, uncovering unpaid fines and immigration issues.
Teen Dies in Stabbing Outside Smethwick Mosque
An 18-year-old has tragically died following a stabbing incident outside Oldbury Jamia Mosque in Smethwick. Two other men were injured. Police are investigating but do not believe it was religiously motivated.
Jersey Proposes Mandatory Bans for Drug Driving
Jersey's infrastructure minister has proposed stricter laws introducing legal drug limits and mandatory driving bans for drug driving offences, with a focus on cannabis.
Smethwick Murder Probe: Teen Dies Outside Mosque
A murder investigation is underway in Smethwick after an 18-year-old died following a stabbing outside Oldbury Jamia Mosque during Ramadan. Two other men were injured.
Birmingham Man Charged with M6 Coach Sexual Assault
An 18-year-old Birmingham man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on a coach on the M6 motorway. Warwickshire Police arrested the suspect after responding to the incident at Junction 1 services.
Wolverhampton Shooting Trial: Neo Graham Killed Near School
A murder trial hears how Neo Graham was fatally shot in a drive-by attack as parents collected children from a nearby primary school in Wolverhampton. Five men deny charges.
Birmingham Streets with Weapon Possession Reports Revealed
New police data discloses specific streets in Birmingham city centre where individuals were caught carrying weapons, with 21 reports filed in December 2025.
Shoplifter jailed over bungled Cadbury Creme Egg heist
Callum Little, 27, has been sentenced to 36 weeks in prison after a five-week shoplifting spree across Gateshead, including a failed attempt to steal a stand of Cadbury Creme Eggs.
Blue Badge Misuse Soars in Birmingham for Illegal Parking
Drivers in Birmingham are increasingly using fraudulent blue badges to park illegally on double yellow lines, with cases rising over 1,000% since 2016, depriving genuine disabled users of essential spaces.
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Areas Named in Crime List
New police data identifies Lozells and East Handsworth, Aston, and South Yardley as Birmingham's highest crime areas, with over 2,000 violent offences each. Sutton Coldfield has the lowest rates.
Police Drones at Villa Park and Molineux in UK First
West Midlands Police installs permanent drone hubs at Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers stadiums, enabling remote operation for matchday safety and emergency response across the region.
Notebook Mistake Catches Robber Six Years After Attack
Shakele Zaid, who posed as a council worker to rob an elderly couple in Cradley Heath, was finally jailed after a fingerprint on a notepad linked him to the crime years later.
Two Arrested After Teens Die at Bridlington Holiday Park
Two men arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after Ethan Slater, 17, and Cherish Bean, 15, found dead at Little Eden Holiday Park. Police investigating possible carbon monoxide poisoning.
Police Investigate Unexplained Death in Hall Green
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead at a home on Lakey Lane in Hall Green. Emergency services were called to the scene on Friday morning.
Met Police Appeals to Prince Andrew's Bodyguards Over Epstein Files
The Metropolitan Police is contacting former and serving officers who protected Prince Andrew, seeking information related to the Epstein files. Seven UK forces are investigating allegations of human trafficking via Stansted Airport.
Teen Injured in 15ft Fall at Derelict Plymouth Debenhams
A 14-year-old boy suffered multiple non-life-threatening injuries after falling through a skylight at the vacant Debenhams store on Royal Parade. Emergency services responded to the incident, prompting police warnings about the dangers of urban exploratio
Police Force Fined After Officer Hit by Car Suffers Life-Changing Injuries
West Mercia Police has been fined £85,800 after a student officer was struck by a car while managing traffic, sustaining life-changing injuries. The Health and Safety Executive found the force failed to implement proper safety measures.
Illegal Immigrant Avoids Jail for Racist Gurdwara Attack
Tomasz Bruch, an illegal immigrant, received a suspended sentence for dumping raw pork outside Guru Nanak Gurdwara in West Bromwich, a hate crime that caused significant distress to the Sikh community.
Armed Robbery at Sutton Coldfield Convenience Store Caught on CCTV
CCTV footage captures masked men armed with a machete and firearm threatening a cashier and stealing thousands in cash, cigarettes, and vapes from a Chester Road store. Police investigate possible links to other incidents.
Three Arrested After Machete Robbery at Rubery Express Store
West Mercia Police have arrested three men from Birmingham in connection with an armed robbery at Rubery Express convenience store where a machete was brandished.
Snapchat Drug Dealer Jailed for Cocaine Sales in Staffordshire
Reece Caven, 23, from Rugeley, has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to offering to supply cocaine via Snapchat messages, while on licence from a previous prison term.
Egg-Throwing Yobs Target Wolverhampton Bus Driver and Pedestrians
Shocking footage shows a group of youths launching eggs at a bus driver and unsuspecting members of the public in Wolverhampton city centre on Saturday evening.
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