Two Seriously Injured in Stabbing at Northampton Skate Park
Two individuals have sustained serious injuries in an alleged stabbing at Briar Hill Skate Park in Northampton. Police have cordoned off the area and are appealing for witnesses.
Category : Community Safety
Police Name Prime Suspect in Coventry Stabbing
West Midlands Police have identified Deara Sadiq, 21, as the prime suspect after a woman in her 20s was found with multiple stab wounds in Coventry early this morning.
Man Charged with Theft and Damage at Merry Hill Shopping Centre
James Maughan, 33, from Wolverhampton, faces charges of shop theft and criminal damage under £5,000 after an incident at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Dudley.
Rapist jailed 20 years for filming attacks, burning victim
Peter Gilbert, 54, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple rapes where he filmed assaults, burned his victim with cigarettes, and used footage to terrorize her across Cornwall locations.
First Picture of 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Killer Revealed
Andrew Gorrell, a fire-obsessed arsonist, has been convicted of murder after torching a pensioner's home in Wednesbury, killing 82-year-old John Edwards.
Man Dies After Car Park Collision at Edinburgh Tesco
A 66-year-old man has died after being hit by a blue Volkswagen Polo in a Tesco car park on Meadow Place Road, Edinburgh. The incident occurred around 9am on Wednesday, with the victim airlifted to hospital but succumbing to his injuries shortly after.
Spice Dealer Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal 15-Stab Attack
Martin Davies, 36, has been found guilty of manslaughter for killing Kailem Gibson, 28, in a dispute over drug dealing arrangements at a Newton Heath flat. The victim's family described him as having a 'heart of gold'.
Knife Chase Near Nottingham Primary School Investigated
Nottinghamshire Police are investigating after a man in his 20s was chased by two individuals carrying knives near Glade Hill Primary and Nursery School. The victim escaped unharmed, and detectives have released images of two men they wish to speak to.
Food Bank Run in Tenby Draws Strong Community Support
The fourth annual Food Bank Run by Saundersfoot Runners successfully raised donations for The James Criddle Foundation, with participants braving wet weather to collect discs for raffle tickets and support local families in need.
Horror T-Shirt Killer Convicted for Wednesbury Arson Murder
Andrew Gorrell, 54, has been convicted of murder after torching a Wednesbury home in a random arson attack while wearing a horror film T-shirt. The blaze killed pensioner John Edwards, 82.
Tamworth Drug Raid: Two Arrested After Car Tip-Off
A man and woman were arrested in Tamworth after police stopped a suspicious car, uncovering Class A drugs, cash, and phones, leading to a home raid with more seizures.
Car Key Burglar Caught by Distinctive Walk, Jailed for Six Years
Shane Jackson's crime spree in Coventry ended when police identified his unusual limp on CCTV footage, leading to his arrest while hiding in a bed and a six-year prison sentence.
Police Officers Face Misconduct Hearing After Coventry Death
Three constables and a PCSO will face gross misconduct proceedings following the death of vulnerable man Jerome Cowan at Coventry Central Library in 2022.
Gunshots Fired at Car in Birmingham, Driver Crashes into Van
A car was shot at in Radnor Close, Rednal, causing the driver to crash into a stationary van before occupants fled. Police are investigating with no reported injuries.
Police Appeal After Epstein Files Reveal Surrey Trafficking Claims
Surrey Police urges public to come forward with information after Epstein files reveal historical human trafficking and sexual assault allegations dating back to 1994 in Virginia Water.
Walsall Tesco Staff Attacked in Robbery - Police CCTV Appeal
West Midlands Police have launched a CCTV appeal to identify two women wanted in connection with a robbery at a Tesco Extra in Walsall where two staff members were assaulted.
Grandmother Spared Jail for High Heel Attack on Waiter
A 42-year-old grandmother avoided immediate imprisonment after assaulting a waiter with her high heel during a confrontation over a late dinner reservation at a Miller and Carter restaurant in Liverpool.
Police Seek Women After Cash Theft at West Bromwich Shopping Centre
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a large amount of cash was stolen from a shopper at Kings Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich.
Twins Among Five Charged in UK People Smuggling Ring
Five men, including twin brothers from Coventry and one in a Birmingham jail, have been charged with conspiracy to assist illegal entry and transferring criminal property in a National Crime Agency investigation.
Redditch Man in Court Over Oldbury Murder
Benjamin Day, 20, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Maria Saceanu, 24, whose body was found in Oldbury last December. The trial is expected to last up to eight days.
Six Arrested After Shots Fired and Stabbing in Kingswinford
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of firearm possession after shots were fired and a man was stabbed during an early-morning disorder in Kingswinford. Police have increased patrols in the area.
Bin Worker Slams Chancellor's 'Disgusting' Strike Remarks
Striking Birmingham bin worker Matthew Reid has condemned Chancellor Rachel Reeves' call for workers to 'get back to work' as 'disgusting', amid a bitter dispute now extending into its second year.
Jury Deliberates in Wednesbury House Fire Murder Trial
Jurors have retired to consider verdicts in the case of Andrew Gorrell, accused of murdering a pensioner in a Wednesbury blaze. The 54-year-old admits manslaughter but denies murder and other charges.
Police Update: Teen's Hand Severed in Huyton Party Attack
Merseyside Police have passed the case to the CPS for review after a teenager had his hand cut off at an 18th birthday party in Huyton last September. Multiple arrests have been made.
Tamworth Dealer Jailed for Cocaine Hidden in Deodorant Tub
Arben Lusha attempted to flee police in Tamworth but was caught with 16 deals of cocaine concealed in a deodorant container, leading to a prison sentence.
Christchurch Shooting: Residents Told to Stay Indoors
Multiple injuries reported after gunshots heard in Christchurch, New Zealand. Police have established a large cordon and are investigating a suspected home invasion.
Police Hunt Tamworth Man for Shoplifting in Tamworth and Cannock
Staffordshire Police are appealing to the public to help locate Darren Spicer, a 52-year-old from Tamworth wanted for a series of shoplifting offences in Tamworth and Cannock, with known connections to Birmingham.
Teen Boy Sexually Assaulted in Wednesbury Park, Police Hunt Attacker
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy suffered a serious sexual assault at Brunswick Park in Wednesbury. The attacker wore a black balaclava and beige Essentials hoodie.
Thief Caught with Bizarre 'Apocalypse Kit' in Cannock
Staffordshire Police arrested a shoplifter in Cannock who stole an unusual collection of health items, prompting officers to joke he was preparing for 'the world's most uncomfortable apocalypse'.
Birmingham Snapchat Drug Network Shut Down by Police
Asim Akram, who operated the Snowbrum County Lines drug network using Snapchat to sell cocaine, heroin, and other drugs across Birmingham, has been jailed for seven years following a police raid and investigation.
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