Category : Community Safety


Teens Tried to Murder Boy Selling Knives on Snapchat

Two 17-year-olds are on trial at Birmingham Crown Court for the attempted murder of a 15-year-old boy who was lured to Bordesley Green after selling knives on Snapchat. The court heard details of a planned attack involving social media messages and discus

Drugs Racket Boss Jailed After 14 Years on Run in Brazil

Mark Robert Witchell orchestrated a £3.7 million online drugs operation from Brazil while evading justice for 14 years. He has now been sentenced to ten years in prison for multiple crimes including theft and supplying controlled substances.

Man Arrested After Stabbing in Birmingham's Alum Rock

West Midlands Police have arrested a 32-year-old man following a stabbing on Bridge Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. Two people were injured, with one man seriously hurt, and a nearby nursery was placed in lockdown during the incident.

Walsall Estate Calls for Youth Services to Tackle ASB

Residents and councillors in Walsall's Beechdale estate are urging for enhanced youth provision after Stephenson Square recorded the borough's highest antisocial behaviour reports in 2025, with local leaders highlighting improvements through community par

Birmingham Girl Shot in Head During London Gang Attack

A nine-year-old Birmingham schoolgirl was shot in the head while eating ice cream in a London restaurant, an innocent victim of a gangland dispute targeting three men. The gunman remains at large, while the orchestrator received a life sentence.

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