Two men arrested after elderly man attacked and robbed in Walsall
Two men, aged 48 and 40, were arrested on suspicion of robbery after an 82-year-old man was pushed from his mobility scooter and had a wallet containing £200 stolen in Walsall.
Category : Community Safety
Birmingham man dies in M6 crash, family pays tribute
Donald Sheppard, 64, died at the scene of a collision involving three lorries on the M6 northbound between junctions 15 and 16 near Newcastle-under-Lyme. His family called him a 'devoted and loving husband' who 'will be missed every day.'
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Birmingham Man Banned 25 Years for Starving Dogs
A Birmingham man received a 25-year ban from keeping animals after neglecting two starving dogs, one of which was found dead in his home.
Police hunt two men after Co-op raid leaves man critically injured
West Midlands Police is searching for two men after a botched robbery at a Co-op store in Quinton left a man with serious leg injuries, requiring air ambulance treatment.
Petrol bomb attack on Birmingham wedding supercars
A petrol bomb attack at a Sparkbrook wedding saw two supercars, a Lamborghini and a McLaren, set alight. Three masked men targeted the Royal Shalimar banqueting hall on Highgate Road. No injuries were reported, and West Midlands Police have launched an in
Wanted man Stephen Baillie has links across Birmingham
Stephen Baillie, 47, is wanted by West Midlands Police in connection with a number of thefts and for failing to attend court. He has links across Birmingham.
Person dies on railway tracks in Sutton Park, second tragedy
A person has died on railway tracks in Sutton Park, Birmingham. Emergency services attended at 11.33am on August 20. The death is not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner. It is the second tragedy in the park in five days.
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Appeal launched after phone robbery in Birmingham centre
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man's phone was stolen in a robbery in Birmingham city centre on Broad Street.
Travellers ordered to leave Asda Barnes Hill field by Sunday
Travellers with caravans, vehicles, and horses have been ordered to vacate a field next to Asda in Weoley Castle by Sunday or face bailiff enforcement.
Bullets, drugs and 100 knives seized in Birmingham raids
A 20-year-old man was arrested after police seized Class A drugs, ammunition, and almost 100 zombie-style knives during raids at two Birmingham properties.
Petrol bomb attack outside Birmingham wedding shocks residents
Residents described hearing screams and panic after a petrol bomb attack outside Royal Shalimar in Sparkbrook set two luxury cars ablaze during a wedding attended by children.
Suspected Dealer Arrested After Huge Haul Found at Property
A suspected drugs and weapons dealer has been arrested after police discovered a large haul of cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and weapons at a property in West Midlands.
Appeal to trace man after car theft in Birmingham
Police are appealing for information to identify a man after items were stolen from a car in Birmingham. The incident occurred on a residential street, and officers have released images of a suspect.
DWP urged to offer treatment instead of cash for anxiety and depression
Former Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt has urged the DWP and Labour government to stop telephone benefit claims and offer treatment for moderate anxiety and depression instead of cash payments.
Petrol bomb attack at Birmingham wedding venue, councillor says
A petrol bomb attack at the Royal Shalimar in Sparkbrook saw children just feet from explosions, with two supercars damaged. Councillor Jamil Khan calls it reckless and says it could have been much worse.
Police manhunt after petrol bomb attack at Birmingham wedding venue
Three men fled after petrol bombs hit supercars including a Lamborghini and McLaren outside Royal Shalimar in Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, on August 19, 2026.
Investigation After Two Cars Ablaze in Birmingham
An investigation is underway after two cars were deliberately set on fire in Birmingham overnight, with police treating the incidents as arson.
Domestic abuser who dragged woman from phone box jailed
Kyle Page, 33, dragged a screaming woman away from a Harborne phone box as she called 999. He was jailed for five years and one month for strangulation, assault, and vehicle taking.
Birmingham man jailed for dragging woman from 999 call
A Birmingham man who dragged a screaming woman away from a 999 call and subjected her to domestic abuse has been jailed for 28 months, police said.
Eleven guilty of £138m cannabis plot at Birmingham Airport
Eleven drug couriers were convicted for attempting to import £138 million worth of cannabis through Birmingham Airport between 2020 and 2021, as part of a major organised crime operation.
TikTok Blackmailer Faces More Jail Time After New Victims
Dominic Woodcock, 23, originally jailed in 2024 for blackmailing girls into sending indecent images, now faces extra jail time after admitting more than 40 new charges at Birmingham Crown Court.
Petrol bombs thrown at wedding guests and supercars in Birmingham
Five petrol bombs were thrown at partygoers and two supercars outside the Royal Shalimar in Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, during a wedding. Staff averted disaster by tackling flames before fire crews arrived.
TikTok sex offender convicted of more charges after new victims
Dominic Woodcock, 23, of Erdington, has admitted over 40 new charges of child sexual offences after further victims identified him. He used a fake gymnastics promotion account on TikTok to target young girls.
Tamworth mum's plea: 'Make your child wear a bike helmet'
Tracy Boswell, 45, from Tamworth, urges parents to enforce helmet use after her son Daniel, 17, died from a skull fracture and brain bleed following a bike collision on May 21, 2024.
Walsall councillor urges grass cutting over wildfire risk
Walsall councillor Rose Martin calls for long grass near homes in Pelsall, Aldridge and Brownhills to be cut, as residents fear unkept areas will become a 'tinder box' amid dry conditions and wildfire threats.
Birmingham man jailed for assaulting wife who sought divorce
Samad Hussain, 32, of Alum Rock, was jailed for two years after admitting five assaults on his wife, including pushing her down stairs and punching her, after she asked for a divorce.
Retired policeman, 85, died after setting trousers on fire while gardening
An 85-year-old retired policeman died after his trousers caught fire while he was gardening at his home in Telford, an inquest has heard.
Disposable barbecue caused Goldenhill grass fire damaging four homes
A disposable barbecue sparked a grass fire in Sandyford Park that severely damaged four homes and destroyed gardens in Stoke-on-Trent's Goldenhill area, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue confirmed.
Birmingham Airport gang convicted in £13.8m cannabis plot
Eleven people have been convicted for attempting to smuggle £13.8 million worth of cannabis through Birmingham Airport, with 460 kilos seized by Border Force after a coordinated operation.
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Police Appeal for Wanted Man in Birmingham Thefts
West Midlands Police are appealing for public help to find a man wanted in connection with thefts in Birmingham, urging anyone with information to come forward.
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