Ex-DWP manager fined for illegal tobacco business
A Department for Work and Pensions manager from Anglesey has been sentenced for running a fraudulent tobacco operation. Discover the full story and the court's ruling.
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Prolific shoplifter jailed for 40 weeks over 20 thefts
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 40 weeks after admitting 20 charges of theft from stores in Telford, including stealing coffee worth £12. Read the full police statement.
Eight Durham Police Officers Suspended Over Spain Trip
Eight officers from Durham Constabulary suspended pending investigation into alleged misconduct during off-duty holiday in Spain. The force's professional standards department is leading the probe.
Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of Army officer
Anthony Esan, 25, has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton in a stabbing outside Brompton Barracks. The case faced delays over mental health assessments.
Former PCSO charged with misconduct in public office
A former West Mercia Police PCSO faces misconduct charges over alleged inappropriate relationships with three people. He has resigned and will appear in Crown Court.
Wolverhampton double murder accused appears in court
Maneer Khan denies murdering two men in a Wolverhampton shooting. He and a co-defendant have been remanded in custody ahead of a three-week trial starting in July.
Two arrested in Small Heath after weapons and drugs haul
Two men were arrested in Small Heath, Birmingham, after police found a knife, knuckle duster, drugs and cash. The discovery followed a public tip-off about suspicious behaviour on Grove Cottage Road.
Former Ref David Coote sentenced over child abuse video
Former Premier League referee David Coote receives a suspended prison sentence after a category A indecent video of a schoolboy was found on his laptop. Read the full court details.
David Coote sentenced over indecent child image
Former Premier League referee David Coote receives a suspended prison sentence after a category A indecent video of a schoolboy was found on his laptop. Read the full court details.
Ex-Premier League Referee Sentencing for Child Abuse Video
Former Premier League referee David Coote faces sentencing today after pleading guilty to making an indecent image of a child. Follow the latest from Nottingham Crown Court.
Sparkhill shooting: Police issue new appeal for information
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a shooting in Sparkhill, Birmingham, left a man with minor injuries and damaged a car.
Two arrested over Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after Trey Johnson, 30, was fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Police warned over 'inexcusable' failure on victims' rights
West Midlands Police and justice bodies face a major campaign to enforce the Victims' Code after 19 years of 'unacceptable' non-compliance. Commissioner vows to hold them to account.
Manhunt for prisoner who escaped HMP Thorn Cross
Police are searching for Kieran Cameron, 43, who absconded from HMP Thorn Cross. He is serving 23 years for a 2016 attempted murder in Dorset. Do not approach, call 999.
315 arrested in West Midlands drink and drug driving crackdown
West Midlands Police arrested nearly 315 people for drink and drug driving in December, including delivery drivers and care workers. The force warns there is 'no excuse' and urges the public to report offenders.
Man denies killing Grindr date, claims he fell asleep
Josh Baxter denies manslaughter after Michael Barron died at his flat. The court heard he ordered food and messaged others on Grindr after the incident. Trial continues.
Holiday Inn Rapist Jailed for 12 Years in Birmingham
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping two women and assaulting a third. Judge branded him a 'dangerous' and 'unrepentant' offender.
Albanian gang behind 44 high-value burglaries arrested
An organised crime gang responsible for over 44 burglaries across the UK, stealing £1m in valuables, has been convicted. See how police tracked them down.
Escaped Leyhill prisoners caught after week on run
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day, are back in custody. Armstrong faces a new robbery charge. Read the full details.
Escaped Midland jail inmates back behind bars
Two fugitive inmates who fled HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day have been recaptured. Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne were arrested in separate operations.
Primark Trainers Trap £1m Burglary Gang
A prolific burglary gang that plotted in a Birmingham coffee shop has been convicted after footprints from Primark trainers linked them to 44 raids across the UK. Read how police cracked the case.
Escaped murder and violence convicts arrested near Birmingham
Two dangerous offenders who absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day have been captured. Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne were arrested following public sightings. Read the full police update.
Special police powers after Bentley anti-social behaviour
West Midlands Police deploy extra officers and a Section 35 dispersal order after gangs of youths set fires and cause trouble in Bentley. Find out what it means for residents.
Dispersal order after wheelie bin fires in Bentley
West Midlands Police have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in Bentley after youths set wheelie bins on fire, causing chaos. Extra officers are on patrol. Report incidents to 101.
Birmingham man jailed for Asda staff assault in Tipton
A 40-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for assaulting Asda staff during a shoplifting incident at the Great Bridge Supercentre in Tipton. Read the full court details.
Police officer denies theft after drugs raid
Warwickshire Police constable Robert Davies, 49, pleads not guilty to three counts of theft allegedly committed during his duties. Trial set for 2028.
Petition for traffic lights at Birmingham primary school
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Teens arrested after pub vandalism causes flood
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after vandalising a Staffordshire pub toilet, causing a significant flood. Police continue their investigation.
Holiday Inn rapist jailed for 12 years after attacks
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping two women and assaulting a third after spiking her drink. Read the full court report.
Leek man assaults two women and headbutts police sergeant
A grandfather from Leek has been sentenced after a violent altercation over a cigarette led to assaults on two women and a police officer. Read the full court details.
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