Birmingham election officials abused over voter help
Birmingham election officials faced verbal abuse and intimidation at May polls, with a dossier revealing 50+ incidents, prompting police and watchdog review.
Category : Community Safety
Police seek man after family harassed in Birmingham centre
West Midlands Police want to identify a man after a family were harassed on Upper Dean Street in Birmingham city centre at around 4.40pm on March 28.
Woman harassed ex and damaged door in persistent campaign
Lisa-Marie Clark, 45, of Nuneaton, admitted harassment and criminal damage at Birmingham Magistrates' Court. She received a 12-month community order, 15 rehabilitation days, and a restraining order after breaching bail conditions to send a birthday text.
Harassment Probe After Incident in West Midlands City
A harassment investigation has been launched following an incident in a West Midlands city, with police appealing for witnesses and information from the public.
Creepy PC who sucked colleague's finger would have been sacked
PC Robin White would have been dismissed from West Midlands Police had he not retired, after a misconduct hearing found he 'abused his position for a sexual motive' towards two junior female colleagues.
TikTok shows reckless driving before fatal A66 crash
TikTok footage shows one of the men killed in the A66 crash filming himself driving dangerously months earlier. The May video appears to show Jacob Matusiak speeding through a residential area.
Drug dealer walks free after sentencing law change
Charlie McKeown, 24, from Sutton Coldfield, avoided jail after a two-year delay in charging meant new suspended sentence guidelines applied to his case.
Birmingham man sentenced for pocket knife possession
Tyrese Wright, 24, admitted possessing a folding pocket knife found during a police search in Birmingham city centre on 8 May. He received a 12-month community order with 120 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days.
Syrian refugee punches woman in Broad Street
Thaer Shook, 31, who fled war-torn Syria, punched a woman 'for no reason' on Broad Street, leaving her terrified and scared to leave home. He received an 18-month community order.
Man gets 120 hours unpaid work for knife in Birmingham
Tyrese Wright, 24, admitted possessing a folding pocket knife in Birmingham city centre on May 8. He received a 12-month community order with 120 hours unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days.
Carer fined for Sainsbury's trolley theft worth £278.65
Fakhreddine Abderaouf, 41, of Birmingham, fined £80 after pleading guilty to stealing £278.65 of goods from Sainsbury's in Oldbury. He is his disabled wife's official carer.
Fox bites sleeping baby's head in Watford home
A fox crept into a Watford home and bit three-month-old Josephine's head while she slept. The baby suffered four puncture wounds but no fractures, and the incident was reported to the council.
Travellers camp blocks FA Cup match parking
A travellers camp at a Birmingham City car park prevented fans from parking for the FA Cup game, causing disruption and traffic congestion.
Family tribute to 'hero' Pc Tom Clough killed in A66 crash
Pc Tom Clough, 38, killed in A66 crash with five others, is remembered as a 'hero' by his family and partner.
A66 crash: Police pursuit aborted seconds before fatal collision
Police aborted a pursuit of a cloned-plate Passat seconds before it crashed into a police car on the A66, killing seven, including two officers. The IOPC is investigating.
Missing Brit found in Spanish bar by off-duty police
Michael 'Little Mick' Hewitt, 65, was found safe in a Barcelona bar by off-duty Birmingham police after he missed his Boston World Cup flight.
378 drivers convicted for ignoring red X signs
378 drivers convicted in England and Wales for ignoring red X signs on smart motorways, leading to fines totalling £48,409 plus costs and surcharges, according to court records.
PC killed in A66 crash was football coach set to train son
PC Matthew Blades, 37, killed in A66 wrong-way crash, was a football coach at Seaton Carew FC, preparing to coach his son in the under-sevens Seahawks squad.
Dudley police appeal after shop theft in Brierley Hill
West Midlands Police seek a woman after items were stolen from a shop on High Street, Brierley Hill, at 6.40pm on 24 July. Contact via 101 quoting 20/337613/26.
Wildfire heroes and victims: over £155k raised
Over £155,000 raised after wildfires destroyed homes in Birmingham and Stourbridge. Meet the heroes and families affected by the devastating fires.
Birmingham man sentenced for glass attack on father
A 39-year-old Birmingham man received an 18-month community order for assaulting his partner's father with a glass and headlock during a domestic dispute on August 11, 2025.
Urgent Appeal: Missing Six-Year-Old Boy in West Midlands
West Midlands Police urgently appeal for help locating a six-year-old boy reported missing. The child was last seen in the West Midlands area, and officers are asking the public for information to ensure his safe return.
Man stable after car hits parked vehicle in Weoley Castle
A man was taken to hospital after a car collided with a parked vehicle on Barcheston Road in Weoley Castle, Birmingham, on August 22. He is in a stable condition.
Woman arrested after hammer attack on car in Birmingham
A 28-year-old woman was arrested in Birmingham after a car was hit with a hammer following a collision on Kendal Road. She remains in police custody on suspicion of criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon, and a public order offence.
Disabled bus pass restrictions lifted from April
Disabled bus pass holders in England will get free all-day travel from 1 April 2027, as Andy Burnham lifts time restrictions nationwide.
Stourbridge Fire: Investigation Launched
Fire crews from West Midlands Fire Service tackled a blaze in Stourbridge; investigators are now working to determine the cause of the incident.
Police seek two men after Halesowen shop assault
West Midlands Police have released images of two men they want to speak to after a man was reportedly assaulted at a shop on Queensway in Halesowen on 30 June.
Co-op worker threatened with knife in Albrighton robbery
A Co-op worker in Albrighton was threatened with a knife during a robbery on Friday evening. Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for public help to identify a man who may have information.
Man jailed for five years after revolver found in car
Kevin Chaderton, 47, was jailed for five years after police found a black revolver in his car in Woodville. He admitted possessing a prohibited air weapon.
Dudley house stays boarded up after complaints
A privately owned house on Rookery Park Road in Pensnett, Dudley, will remain closed until November 11 after police extended a closure order over crime and anti-social behaviour.
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