Paedo Teacher Jailed 11 Years for Pupil Abuse
Teacher David Brown, 35, has been jailed for 11 years for grooming and sexually abusing a pupil, with bodycam showing his arrest.
Category : Community Safety
Barclays warns of mobile malware scam
Barclays warns mobile malware scams are rising. Criminals hide malware in fake apps to steal banking logins. Learn how to protect your device.
Sutton Stabbing: Neighbour Recalls Victim's Last Words
A Sutton Coldfield neighbour describes holding a stabbing victim's hand as he said 'thank you' before dying, following a midnight attack on Chester Road.
Elderly man and e-bike rider hurt in Lozells crash
An 80s pedestrian and e-bike rider in his 50s were hospitalised after a collision on Heathfield Road, Lozells, at 5.30pm on Friday; injuries not life-changing.
Killer jailed for life for hammer murder of Coventry mum
Joseph Greer, 40, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 22 years for the hammer murder of Samantha Lee in Aberdeen, despite a ban on contacting her.
Murder Probe After Man Stabbed in Sutton Coldfield
A man in his 30s died after a stabbing on Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, early Saturday. Police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of murder; they believe the suspect and victim knew each other.
Man charged with murder after body found in Smethwick
Cecil Dillon, 60, charged with murder after a man's body was found in a Smethwick property on August 6. He appears in court today.
Man Arrested After Video Shows Approach to Child in Birmingham
A man has been arrested in Birmingham after a video circulated showing him approaching a child. Police are reassuring the community.
Woman Sexually Assaulted in Midlands Park; Police Hunt Suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted in Newstead and Annesley Country Park on August 4. Police have stepped up patrols and are searching for a white man in his 30s.
Police officer cleared of baton assault on autistic man
Shaun Elliott, 56, was cleared by a jury of assaulting Kian Green, an autistic man, with a baton. He claimed lawful purpose, fearing a bite. IOPC will pursue disciplinary action.
Man, 41, in court over viral Turkey bar attack
Kevin Norris, 41, denies assaulting Kerry Millerchip in Turkey; viral footage shows attack; trial set for May 2028.
Sutton Coldfield Police Probe After Serious Incident
Police cordon off Chester Road in Sutton Coldfield after a serious incident overnight, with two cordons in place and motorists turned away as investigations continue.
Birmingham man's costly night out after police assault
Aaron Gerroni, 21, fined £452 for assaulting a police officer during a drunken row, leaving him with a criminal record.
Dudley Crime Rises as Police Hunt Theft Suspects
Crime in Dudley Central rose to 463 reports in June 2026, up from 424 a year earlier, as police continue searching for two men after a distraction theft from an elderly man.
Paedophile Dies at HMP Stafford After Hunger Strike
Malcolm Ball, 73, died at HMP Stafford after refusing food for over a month, telling staff he wanted to be 'left alone to die in peace'.
Birmingham Criminals Jailed July 2026: Full Roundup
July 2026 saw major sentences in Birmingham, including 22 years for a mechanic in a gangland killing and 30 years for a husband who left his wife in a coma.
Birmingham tops car theft hotspots in West Midlands
Birmingham is the UK's top car theft hotspot, with Coventry and Wolverhampton also in the top 10, according to Home Office data.
Nottingham Tops Midlands Crime Rankings in Home Office Data
Nottingham has the worst crime rate in the Midlands at 124.9 per 1,000 people, ranking 6th nationally, while Birmingham is 16th with 114.2 per 1,000.
Granddaughter's Grief After Walsall Fatal Crash
A granddaughter has spoken of her grief after her grandfather died in a fatal crash in Walsall. The 78-year-old victim was hit by a car on Tuesday.
Man charged with attempted murder after teen shot in Birmingham
Jibril Abdi, 21, charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy was shot in Newtown, Birmingham, on July 23. Injuries non-life-threatening.
Man Charged Over Birmingham Teen Shooting
A man has been charged after a teenager was shot in Birmingham. Police say the victim, 17, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Wolverhampton Shooting Investigation After Gunfire at Celebration
Police probe gunfire at a Low Hill celebration in Wolverhampton; no injuries reported, CCTV and forensics reviewed.
Police Probe Shots Fired at Wolverhampton Celebration
West Midlands Police investigate after shots fired during a celebratory event on Fourth Avenue, Low Hill, Wolverhampton; no injuries reported, appeal for witnesses.
Green Party councillor charged with assaulting five people
Birmingham Green Party councillor Siobhan Harper-Nunes has been charged with assaulting five people, including three police officers, after an incident in Ladywood.
Car Crash into Shrewsbury House Injures Woman, Driver Arrested
A woman was injured by flying debris when a car crashed into a house in Shrewsbury; a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Man Critical After West Bromwich Incident
A man is fighting for life after an incident in West Bromwich. Police were called to Smithmoor Crescent on August 7 and took him to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The incident is not treated as suspicious.
Dad dies after being hit by tractor in Staffordshire
Nathan Smith, 45, tragically died after being hit by a tractor in Stoke-on-Trent. The self-taught musician and father is remembered as 'incredible' by family.
Walsall Machete Robbery Foiled: Police Hunt Two Suspects
Police appeal after a machete-armed robbery at a Walsall shop was foiled; two suspects sought following the May 20 incident on Bradford Street.
Tip Trucks Cancelled as Travellers Occupy Quinton Park
Birmingham council's mobile tip trucks cancelled at Highfield Farm Recreation Ground due to travellers' encampment, deemed unsafe for crews, as residents await eviction.
Dudley tip row: Reform told to 'pick a site'
Dudley Council leader Cllr Patrick Harley challenges Reform UK to name a site for a new tip, dismissing petition as 'silly' amid ongoing waste row.
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