Teen girl murdered in Cefn Fforest stabbing
A 17-year-old girl, Lainie Williams, was tragically stabbed to death inside her Cefn Fforest home. Her mother was seriously injured. An 18-year-old man is in custody. Read for details.
Category : Community Safety
£38k illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Midlands
Trading Standards officers have seized almost £38,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes from 14 shops across Staffordshire. Investigations are underway, with some shops facing prosecution.
Paedophile jailed after fleeing to Philippines
Wayne Hassall, 59, has been sentenced to 28 months for a 2021 sexual assault on a girl at his Cheshire farm. He fled to the Philippines before being arrested at Manchester Airport. Read the full story.
Teenager found dead on Oldbury's Park Street
Family pays tribute to 'beautiful' Lily Whitehouse, 19, found dead on Park Street, Oldbury. A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
Boy, 14, arrested after police seize ninja sword
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kings Norton on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and Class-B drugs after a police chase. Read more on this Birmingham incident.
Man arrested after Birmingham Starbucks break-in
A 44-year-old man has been arrested following an early morning break-in at the Starbucks on New Street, Birmingham. Police seized a glass break hammer and Class-B drugs.
Boy, 9, bitten by dog in Kidderminster Costa
A nine-year-old boy suffered facial injuries after being bitten by a black and white Border Collie at a Costa Coffee in Kidderminster. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
924 arrested in UK raids on high street crime fronts
HMRC and NCA raids target UK businesses used for money laundering and drug dealing. 924 arrests made and over £10m seized. Read the full story.
Wrong house raid: Hostage ordeal in Shropshire
A mother and daughter were held hostage after burglars raided their Shropshire home, mistaking it for a drug den. Read how a dropped 999 call led to their rescue.
Four stabbings in Birmingham in just over a month
A series of four stabbings, including one fatal attack, has shaken Birmingham city centre in just over a month. Police reassure the public while investigations continue.
Fire TV Stick Crackdown: Knock at the Door Warning
UK households with 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks face home visits and £1,000 fines in a new crackdown on illegal streaming. Learn the risks and Amazon's new security measures.
Five arrested after Birmingham city centre stabbing
A 14-year-old among five arrested after 17-year-old stabbed near Bullring. Police condemn 'unacceptable violence' as extra patrols deployed across Birmingham.
Shrewsbury Man Missing for 11 Days, Police Appeal
Glen Hurley, 44, has been missing from Shrewsbury since November 3. West Mercia Police issue a public appeal with CCTV images and a description. Call 101 with info.
Nottingham drug lord jailed for 14-year Thailand operation
Vejay Samuels ran a Midlands cocaine and heroin network from Thailand, living a luxury life before being sentenced to 14 years. Discover how police brought down the organised crime group.
Amazon Fire Stick Crackdown: Home Visits Start
A major crackdown on illegal Amazon Fire TV Sticks has begun, with home visits now underway across 14 counties in England. Learn the risks and legal alternatives.
Dudley gunman jailed for 32 years after police raid
Leon Haughton sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after a pre-planned shotgun attack in Dudley. Read the full story of the police investigation and dramatic arrest.
Birmingham's Most Violent Neighbourhoods Exposed
New police figures reveal Birmingham's most dangerous areas with Central Birmingham reporting 315.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Discover the hotspots.
Man in court charged with murder of Kettering pensioner
A 45-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 71-year-old John Boyle in Kettering. Discover the latest on this tragic case and the family's tribute.
Man arrested after body found in Hanley flat
A murder investigation is underway after a man was discovered dead in a Hanley flat. Staffordshire Police have arrested a 56-year-old suspect and are conducting forensic examinations.
CCTV appeal after Sandwell bus driver assault
Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.
Birmingham man convicted for baseball bat rape attack
Simon Tang, 56, has been convicted after a brutal baseball bat attack and rape in a Walsall car park. The victim's bravery helped secure the conviction.
Teenager sentenced for Birmingham college stabbing
A 17-year-old has been sentenced to two years and ten months after a stabbing at University College Birmingham. The victim survived the attack on Summer Row.
Terrorism Arrests: Three Men Detained in Coventry
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Coventry on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating terrorist material and preparing a terrorist act. A fourth man was held for a firearms offence. Report concerns at gov.uk/ACT.
Man arrested after Solihull school lockdown and assault
A 30-year-old man is in custody after a primary school in Shirley was placed on lockdown and a staff member was assaulted at a Solihull bar. Get the latest updates.
Birmingham Dog Attack: Woman Needs Surgery, Police Appeal
A woman needed surgery after a dog bite on Pershore Road. West Midlands Police issue a CCTV appeal to trace a man in connection with the October 14th incident.
£100k and drugs seized from car on M6 motorway
Officers recovered £100,000 and Class A drugs after stopping an erratic car on the M6. A woman was arrested and four pedestrians were reported to immigration. Read the full details.
Drug dealer cars seized in Birmingham crime hotspots
West Midlands Police seize untaxed vehicles in Sparkhill following drug dealing intelligence. The cars were abandoned in crime hotspot areas. Read the latest.
Birmingham kidnappers burnt man's feet in ransom plot
Kidnappers held a man hostage for five days in an Edgbaston flat, burning his feet with boiling water in a £3 million blackmail plot, Birmingham Crown Court hears. Follow the trial.
Birmingham knifeman at large after city centre attack
A knifeman remains at large after a man suffered serious stab wounds in Birmingham city centre. Police are urging witnesses to come forward with information.
West Midlands online grooming crimes more than double
A stunned Midlands parent reveals their shock after their child was groomed online, as new figures show such crimes have more than doubled across the region.
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