Fantasist jailed for 28 years for Airbnb murder
Deepak Sandhu, 24, received a life sentence with a minimum of 28 years for murdering Xiaoqing Ke, 39, at her London Airbnb after she rejected him and demanded repayment of stolen money.
Category : Community Safety
Police appeal after Birmingham crash injures two men
Two men, aged 19 and 21, suffered potentially serious injuries after a car hit a tree in Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham. Police are appealing for dashcam or doorbell footage.
Tribute to 'heart of gold' dad stabbed in Sutton Coldfield
Ayden Cooper, 25, was stabbed to death outside the Beggars Bush pub in Sutton Coldfield. His family paid tribute to a 'heart of gold' father-of-two, while detectives continue their manhunt for the killers.
Truck driver jailed over gambling crash death of Dudley teen
Daniel Barlow, 30, was jailed for eight years and four months for causing the death of Chloe Williams, 19, from Dudley, in a motorway crash while logged onto a gambling site.
Solihull councillors face growing resignation calls after racism sting
MPs and councillors unite in calls for Solihull councillors Alan Feeney and Jamie Campbell to resign after an undercover ITV documentary exposed racist comments.
Woman dragged into Redditch home in knifepoint robbery
A woman was dragged into her Redditch home and robbed at knifepoint on Monday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage.
Teen and man charged after Birmingham bus stabbing
Dello Alphaoumar, 21, and a 17-year-old boy charged after a man was stabbed on a bus in Birmingham city centre on October 13. The victim remains in hospital with serious injuries.
A5 driver, 18, arrested for drink driving after police stop
An 18-year-old man from Two Gates was arrested for drink driving after police stopped his Vauxhall Corsa on Watling Street, Tamworth, at 1.20am on Wednesday.
Birmingham man avoids jail for assault on sleeping woman
Alexander Bird, 32, was given a suspended sentence at Birmingham Crown Court after being convicted of assault by penetration on a sleeping woman in May 2021.
Police appeal after moped and car altercation
Police launch urgent appeal after an altercation between a moped rider and a car on Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, on October 12.
Deadly Rhodes floods: State of emergency declared
A 62-year-old man died after flash floods swept his car onto a beach on Rhodes. The Greek island is under a state of emergency, with schools closed and roads turned into rivers.
Stourbridge grenade scare: residents evacuated from street
Police evacuated Rectory Street, Wordsley, after a reported grenade in a shed. The device was found non-viable and residents returned home.
Brierley Hill crash victim dies week after collision
A woman in her 70s has died a week after being seriously injured in a Brierley Hill crash. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Biker dies in Curdworth lorry crash near Sutton Coldfield
A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision with a lorry at the junction of Lichfield Road and Marsh Lane in Curdworth on Monday evening.
Man denies shooting outside Brierley Hill pub charges
Adan Naheem, 30, denies firearm and wounding charges over a shooting near the Corn Exchange pub in Brierley Hill on August 15, leaving a man with leg injuries. He is remanded in custody and will stand trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court on February 8, 2027
BMW driver who hit 110mph on M6 banned after failing breath test
Pardeep Singh, 26, of Wolverhampton, was banned from driving for two years after he hit 110mph on the M6 and failed to provide a breath sample at custody.
Wolverhampton mum stole £40 groceries from One Stop
Joanna Shore, 40, admitted stealing £40 of groceries from One Stop in Wolverhampton. She received a 12-month conditional discharge and must pay compensation.
Tiger attack victim named as former child actor William Chapman
William Chapman, a former child actor, died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Emergency services were called on October 10. The park remains closed as investigations continue.
TikTok door-kicking challenge hits Stafford, police warn
Staffordshire Police warn a dangerous TikTok door-kicking trend has reached the Midlands after homes in Stafford were targeted on October 12.
Boy charged with murder after teen's death in Stoke-on-Trent
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a teenager died at a property on Brookhouse Road in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, on October 9. Two more people were arrested, bringing total arrests to seven.
Wolves fan charged over alleged A66 tragedy mockery
A 20-year-old Wolves fan, Bradley Aston, faces a public order charge after allegedly mocking a fatal A66 crash during a Championship match. He has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Wolverhampton.
Tributes left for 'Ayden' killed in Beggars Bush stabbing
Tributes have been left for a young man named locally as Ayden, who was stabbed and killed in the Beggars Bush pub car park in Birmingham on Sunday, October 11. Police are hunting the killers and have set up a portal for witnesses.
Homes evacuated in Woodcross over suspected wartime object
Homes on Foster Avenue, Woodcross, were evacuated after a suspected wartime object was found. Police confirmed it was a false alarm and the cordon was lifted shortly after.
Man found dead hours after HMO eviction, inquest hears
Matthew Salt, 31, was found dead hours after being told to leave his HMO in Tunstall. An inquest ruled his death was drug-related, caused by monkey dust and spice toxicity.
Primark recalls Halloween gonks over asbestos risk
Primark urgently recalls two Halloween decorations—HV Pumpkin Plush Gonk and HW Mini Gonk—over potential asbestos contamination. Customers urged to stop use and return for refund.
AI cameras catch 19,000 risky driving images in trial
AI cameras captured nearly 19,000 alarming images during a two-week trial in Birmingham and Wolverhampton, revealing widespread seatbelt and mobile phone offences, including a child on a passenger's lap.
Police update after man killed by tiger at Yorkshire park
Police confirm the man killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday was not accompanied by anyone. A health and safety investigation has been launched by the council.
Walsall fan arrested over offensive message at football match
A 20-year-old from Walsall was arrested after a photo showed a Wolves fan displaying 'Police Killed Your Own' at Middlesbrough vs Wolves, referencing a fatal A66 crash.
Man dies in stabbing outside Sutton Coldfield pub
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene after being stabbed near Beggars Bush pub in Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation.
Tributes left outside Beggars Bush pub after stabbing
Flowers and balloons with 'daddy' messages left outside Beggars Bush pub in Sutton Coldfield after a man in his 20s was stabbed to death at a birthday party.
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