Travellers return to Beaufort Park as barriers delayed
Travellers have set up camp at Beaufort Park, Hodge Hill, despite the site being Priority 1 for barriers. Councillor Majid Mahmood demands urgent action.
Category : Community Safety
Machete gang kidnap driver in Alum Rock caught on 999 call
A 999 call captures the moment six machete-armed men drag a driver from a red Mercedes and bundle him into a car boot in Alum Rock, Birmingham.
Teens racially abused on bus from Merry Hill as police appeal
Two teenagers were racially abused on a number 8 bus from Merry Hill to Wollaston. West Midlands Police have issued a picture appeal. No arrests have been made.
Eight-man brawl at Telford Shopping Centre injures three
Three men were injured in an eight-man brawl at Telford Shopping Centre on October 9. Police are seeking five unidentified men.
Birmingham landlord fined £250k for fire safety failures
Avamore Ltd fined £240,000 plus costs after failing to install post-Grenfell fire alarms at Solihull Heights, Birmingham, where 160 residents lived.
Dog walker dies after trailer collision in Shrawley
A man walking his dog on a pavement in Shrawley, Worcestershire, was fatally struck by a trailer on October 10. He died despite treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Gornal park jubilee mural vandalised in graffiti attack
Offensive graffiti covering all major areas of Abbey Street Park in Gornal, including a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee mural, has shocked volunteers. The damage was discovered during a weekly litter pick and reported to Dudley Council for removal.
Reform UK Solihull leader accused of gaslighting in racism row
Solihull Reform UK leader Samantha Gethen denies 'gaslighting' after three councillors resigned over racist comments, clashing with Lib Dem and Conservative colleagues at a tense council meeting.
Tesco petrol station raided by thugs with angle grinder
Three men used an angle grinder and fire extinguisher to break into a Tesco petrol station in Worcester, stealing cash boxes before fleeing on electric bikes, police said.
Man charged with weapon and theft offences in Tamworth
Riyen Lea, 39, faces charges including possession of a bladed item after a reported shoplifting incident at Jolly Sailor Retail Park in Tamworth.
Drink driver near Merry Hill twice legal limit
Tom Lacey, 25, was spotted drinking at Asda petrol station before driving near Merry Hill. He was more than twice the legal alcohol limit and banned for 44 months.
Birmingham hit-and-run: Driver flees after crash in Kings Norton
A hit-and-run driver fled after a two-car crash in Camp Lane, Kings Norton, leaving three women in an overturned car. Police are investigating.
Police update after man seriously injured in Walsall
A man in his 50s was found seriously injured in Bridge Street, Walsall at 3.45am on October 17. A 26-year-old man was arrested and bailed as enquiries continue.
Boys arrested after gun waved at children in Malvern village
Two 15-year-old boys were arrested in Welland, Malvern after a suspected firearm was waved towards four young boys on Sunday, October 18. West Mercia Police responded quickly and are appealing for the victims to come forward.
Police sergeant sacked for off-duty laptop searches
Temporary Sergeant Mitchell Grainger was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct after using his work laptop at home to search for sensitive information, breaching policing standards.
Drink-driver jailed for Streetly crash had failed eatery
Arjun Nijjar, 23, jailed for eight and a half years for killing pedestrian Douglas Draper, 79, in Streetly, was three times over the drink-drive limit and had a failed Sutton Coldfield food business.
Birmingham sex offender breached register after HMO move
Bilal Muhammed-Rahmatullah, 61, admitted failing to notify police of his new address within three days of moving to Grasmere Road, Birmingham.
19,000 drivers caught by AI cameras in West Midlands trial
Almost 19,000 drivers were caught by new AI cameras in two weeks for phone use or seatbelt offences, with over 11,000 in Ladywood alone.
Next recalls two Mint Velvet wedge sandals over fall risk
Next has urgently recalled two pairs of Mint Velvet Raya Espadrille Wedge Sandals because the footbed can detach, posing a fall and injury risk. Affected model numbers: Y79431 and Y79434.
Teen dies in Acocks Green crash, man arrested
A 16-year-old boy died and another teen was injured in a Shaftmoor Lane crash on October 17. A 19-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody.
Boy, 15, banned from Chelmsley Wood after student home attack
A 15-year-old boy arrested over a window-smashing at a Chelmsley Wood student home has been banned from the area under strict bail conditions, police confirmed.
Teen dies in Acocks Green crash, police appeal for dashcam
A 16-year-old boy died after a white Seat Ibiza hit railings on Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green. Police arrested a 19-year-old man and appeal for dashcam footage.
Shaftmoor Lane closed after serious collision in Acocks Green
Shaftmoor Lane in Acocks Green was closed by police last night following a serious collision. Emergency services attended the scene, and motorists were advised to find alternative routes.
Solihull man with knives near park faces prison
Mohammed Zeeshan Sadiq, 20, pleaded guilty to possessing two knives near Babbs Mill Park. His mother told court he was groomed. Sentence adjourned to January 22.
Ex-PC sacked for 2,000 data breaches
Former West Midlands Police PC Shannon Parsons was dismissed without notice after accessing confidential crime logs more than 2,000 times over five years, a misconduct panel ruled.
BBC Doc Revisits Stourbridge Wildfire and UK Risks
A new BBC documentary, Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands, revisits the August Stourbridge blaze, exploring the growing threat of wildfires across the UK and whether emergency plans are adequate.
Thieves who stole £12k Ann Summers haul jailed
Jason Kamal, 48, and Ashley Hillsley, 21, were sentenced after stealing £12,059 of lingerie and sex toys from Ann Summers in Nottingham. Police called them 'not mastermind criminals'.
WhatsApp scam call complaints triple, ICO warns
Complaints about automated nuisance calls to the ICO tripled in three months, hitting 3,684 in September amid a rise in 'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls targeting UK users.
Rose West 'on her last legs' as health declines in prison
Serial killer Rose West, 72, is reportedly 'on her last legs' with deteriorating health at HMP New Hall, where she is on a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Lorry driver jailed over M6 crash death of Dudley teen
Daniel Barlow, 30, was jailed for eight years and four months after using a gambling website while driving and killing Chloe Williams, 19, from Dudley, on the M6.
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