Shropshire and South Staffs Among Safest in England
A new study reveals the safest places in the West Midlands, with Shropshire ranking 254th nationally for violent crime, followed by South Staffordshire, Lichfield, and others.
Category : Community Safety
Detective died from burn injuries in parked car inquest
Det Con Tayyab Malik, 35, died from thermal burn injuries in the back of a car in Billesley. An inquest found he doused himself with flammable liquid and ignited it on Billesley Common.
Shirley residents demand crossing at park entrance
Residents near Shirley Park call for a pedestrian crossing after years of safety concerns, near misses, and a serious accident. Solihull Council urged to act.
Tanni Grey-Thompson Asked 'Have You Tried Walking' After Wheelchair Lost
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson revealed in the House of Lords that an airline asked if she had tried walking when her wheelchair vanished on a flight to Birmingham.
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Yardley Man Sought for Three Years After Assault Charge
Daniel Byrne, 39, from Yardley, has been on the run for over three years after being charged with serious assault. He failed to appear in court and remains on West Midlands Police's most wanted list.
Police Hunt Wednesbury Rape Suspect on the Run for Year
Simon Christou, 42, wanted for alleged rape in Wednesbury, has evaded capture for nearly a year. Police urge public to call 999 if seen, not approach.
Wellington Road Crime Stats Reveal Birmingham Safety
New crime statistics for Wellington Road in Birmingham show changes in reported incidents, highlighting safety trends and police response.
Attacker Dyed Hair to Evade Police, Jailed for Stabbing
Joshua Moore, 21, kicked a woman in the face and stabbed a man multiple times. He fled the county and dyed his hair black but was caught and jailed for five years.
Four Fire Crews Battle Birmingham House Fire
West Midlands Fire Service deployed four crews to a house fire in Birmingham. The blaze broke out in a two-storey property, with firefighters using breathing apparatus and hose reels to tackle the flames.
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Youths Kill Ducks and Goose with Catapults on Canal
Three youths used catapults and metal ball bearings to kill two ducks and a goose along a Kidderminster canal. Police have seized the weapons and launched an investigation.
Fire Dog Sniffs Out Arson on Birthday
Celebrate the special birthday of West Midlands Fire Dog, a four-legged hero trained to sniff out arson and protect the community.
Suspected drug dealer charged with human exploitation
Lewis Read, 23, faces charges of supplying heroin and crack cocaine, and arranging travel for exploitation, as part of a County Lines investigation across three cities.
Samurai Sword Found in Man's Waistband in Wolverhampton
West Midlands Police seized a samurai sword from a man in Wolverhampton after spotting a group acting suspiciously. The weapon was hidden in his waistband.
Dangerous driver jailed after ramming police car
Bilal Dawlatzai, 25, deliberately drove his Vauxhall Astra into a marked police car, injuring two officers. He was jailed for 20 months.
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Double Stabbing in Staffordshire Town Sparks Arrests
Two men have been arrested after a double stabbing in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Police are searching for a third suspect who fled the scene.
Teen Critical, Two Injured After BMW Hits Pedestrians in Linby
An 18-year-old is in critical condition and two others seriously injured after being struck by a BMW on Linby Lane, Nottinghamshire. A 23-year-old man is in custody.
Midlands Street Sealed Off After Weapons Fight
Police urge public to avoid The Strand in Longton after reports of a large fight with men armed with metal bars and baseball bats. Emergency services at scene.
Two Charged Over Smethwick Stabbing Disorder
Two more men have been charged in connection with a disorder in Smethwick that left two men with stab wounds. Police urge public not to share footage.
Birmingham Bin Strike Could Have Ended Months Ago
Lord Brendan Barber, who helped broker a deal to end Birmingham's bin strike, urges the new council to approve the agreement, saying the dispute could have been resolved earlier.
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Moor Street Sex Attacker Hunted in CCTV Appeal
West Midlands Police are searching for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted outside Moor Street Station in Birmingham. No arrests have been made.
Appeal After Birmingham City Centre Sexual Assault
Police have launched an appeal for information following a sexual assault in Birmingham city centre. Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward.
Missing Teens Last Seen at Telford McDonald's
Police appeal for help finding Gracie, 16, and Poppy, 17, last seen at McDonald's on Forge Retail Park in Telford. They may have traveled by train.
Social Media Crime Perception Not Reflective of Reality
West Midlands Police's Acting Chief Constable Scott Green says social media fuels a crime perception not reflective of reality, urging public to report crimes to improve data accuracy.
Reform UK Equalities Service Cut Plan Stalled by Opposition
Opposition councillors unite to halt Reform UK's plan to cut £135,000 funding for Warwickshire's Equality & Inclusion Partnership, calling the move ideological.
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Noise Complaint to Council Ends Neighbourly Relations
A family complained to the council about a neighbour's ineffective bird scarer, which caused high-pitched noise, ruining their once-friendly relationship.
Man dies at Arcadian Centre after drug evidence found
A man died of a cardiac arrest at Birmingham's Arcadian Centre. Police found evidence of drug use at Arcadian City venue he attended earlier, prompting a licence review.
Birmingham Road Crime Stats: Vehicle Thefts Up
New data shows a sharp increase in vehicle-related crimes on Birmingham roads, with thefts and break-ins rising by over 20% in the past year.
Solihull Building Fire: Stay Away Warning Issued
Emergency services respond to a fire at a former care home in Shirley, Solihull, urging the public to avoid the area. The cause is unknown.
Woman Arrested in Birmingham Noxious Substance Case
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance in Birmingham. Police are investigating the incident that left one person injured.
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Police seek woman after racial incident on bus
Police are appealing for help to identify a woman after a racial incident on a bus in the Black Country. The victim was targeted with racist comments.
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