Birmingham Busker Harassment Sparks Anger And Support
Nehanda Ferguson, a Birmingham busker, faced sexual harassment while performing in Coventry. Her TikTok video calling out the men went viral, sparking widespread support and calls for change.
Category : Community Safety
Solihull Police Station Opening Spring 2027
Solihull’s new police station at The Priory on Church Hill Road is expected to open in spring 2027, after senior councillors approved a long lease with West Midlands Police.
Car deliberately driven into house in Bordesley Green
West Midlands Police are investigating after a vehicle was deliberately driven into a parked car, causing it to hit a house in Bordesley Green in the early hours of Friday.
Car Driven at Three People Outside Black Country Pub
Three people were hospitalised after a car was deliberately driven at them outside a pub in the Black Country. Police are investigating attempted murder.
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Car Driven at Three Outside Cradley Heath Pub, Man Hurt
A man sustained minor injuries after a car was driven at three people outside a pub in Cradley Heath. West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a suspect and appeal for witnesses.
Man dies, two injured in Birmingham car crash after hitting tree
A man died and two others were injured after a car hit a tree and overturned in Birmingham. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
M6 motorist more than three times drink-drive limit
A driver on the M6 was arrested after blowing 114 micrograms of alcohol in breath, over three times the legal limit of 35, and also having no licence or insurance.
Officer Sacked for Secretly Accessing Police Data
West Midlands Police PC Tayab Ali dismissed without notice after accessing confidential information hundreds of times over four years for personal curiosity.
Smethwick HMO Tenant Avoids Jail for Knife Threat
Maciej Pelczar, 48, threatened his housemate with two kitchen knives at a Smethwick HMO in October 2024. He received a suspended sentence of 18 months.
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Birmingham man punches girlfriend over breakfast row
A Birmingham man punched his girlfriend in the face during an argument over him not getting breakfast, a court heard. He was sentenced to a 24-month community order.
Woman admits strangling partner in Birmingham hotel
Mikayla Gumbs, 20, pleaded guilty to strangling her ex-partner in a Birmingham hotel room, leaving him with neck pain. Sentencing adjourned due to dispute over attack duration.
Freddy Brazier's Ex Claims Dog Mistreated Before Attack
Holly Swinburn alleges Freddie Brazier's dog Pablo was mistreated before mauling him; police deadline for rehoming expires Tuesday, July 28.
Man charged after woman punched on Broad Street Birmingham
Thaer Shook, 31, charged with assault by beating after a woman was punched on Broad Street, Birmingham, just before 8am on July 24. He appears in court July 27.
Scissor Lift Theft in Digbeth Under Police Investigation
Police are investigating the suspected theft of a scissor lift in Digbeth, Birmingham, after video showed it being ridden along a pavement. The machine was found early Sunday.
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Teen Arrested After Birmingham Pub Attack
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a woman was injured in an attack at a pub in Kings Norton, Birmingham, late on Friday night.
Willenhall Laundry Burglary: Police Appeal for Help
West Midlands Police release CCTV of two men after cash and laundry products stolen from a Stroud Avenue shop in Willenhall at 4am on June 24.
Rolf Harris doc prompts smartglasses child safety warning
Following a documentary on Rolf Harris, Susan Lee examines how predators hide in plain sight and raises concerns that smartglasses could provide a new tool for those who prey on children.
Cash and Drugs Seized in Bordesley Green Police Stop
Thousands of pounds in cash and Class A drugs were seized by West Midlands Police after a vehicle suspected of drug dealing was stopped in Bordesley Green, leading to three arrests.
Helicopter Aids Arrests in Bilston Bike Chase
A 25-year-old man has been charged and a 15-year-old arrested after a police helicopter tracked off-road bikes in Bilston, with one rider fleeing the wrong way down a road.
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Key Could Solve 40-Year-Old Death in Lichfield Woods
A key found with a man's body in a Staffordshire wood 40 years ago may lead to his identification after public tips linked him to a swimming pool locker.
Family Exposes Exempt Hostel Hell in Birmingham
A Birmingham family in Shenstone Road reveals their nightmare living next to an exempt hostel plagued by drug dealing, sex work, and violence, backing calls for tougher regulation.
Son Avoids Jail for Machete at Soho Road Bus Stop
Tariq Francis, 22, received a six-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to possessing a machete at a Soho Road bus stop. His mother paid £239 court costs upfront.
Driver Banned After Crash While Going Through Break-Up
Raymond Heaven, 44, of Erdington, was banned from driving for 36 months and ordered to do 200 hours unpaid work after crashing while drunk and refusing a breath test.
Teenager, 15, Shot in Birmingham Park; Police Investigate
A 15-year-old boy was shot in a park near Newtown Row, Birmingham, on Thursday night. His injuries are not life-threatening. Police are reviewing CCTV and have increased patrols.
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BTP Appeal After Young Boy Spotted at Sutton Coldfield Station
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a 10-year-old boy was seen with a couple late at night at Sutton Coldfield train station on July 17.
Teen Shot in Park Near Birmingham Shopping Centre
A 15-year-old boy was shot in a park near Newtown Shopping Centre in Birmingham. Police are investigating, with CCTV reviews and increased patrols underway. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Andy Burnham Pavement Parking Rules: Fines for Drivers
Drivers face tougher pavement parking rules under PM Andy Burnham. Councils get powers to ban parking on pavements, with fines for offenders. Birmingham City Council intends to apply.
Four men killed in Huyton car crash after hitting lamppost
Four men in their 20s died after a black Seat Cupra crashed into a lamppost in Huyton. A fifth passenger is in hospital in stable condition.
Window Firm Scam: Customers Warned Over Cash Payments
Birmingham residents are warned about a window company scam where customers paid cash for installations that were never completed. Police urge caution.
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Arrest after motorcyclist injured in Lickey hit-and-run
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a Triumph motorcyclist suffered life-changing injuries in a hit-and-run collision with a Ford Fiesta in Lickey. The motorcyclist, in his 50s, is in stable condition.
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