Appeal After Sports Centre Break-In
Police are appealing for information after a break-in at a West Midlands sports centre. Officers have released images of a man they want to trace. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Category : Community Safety
Police Hunt Man with Facial Tattoos in Birmingham
Police in Birmingham are searching for a wanted man with distinctive random facial tattoos. He is known to frequent the city centre and has links to the Ladywood area. Officers urge the public to report sightings.
Man Arrested for Murder After Body Found in Smethwick
A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered at a property on South Road, Smethwick, on Thursday afternoon.
How to Stop Rats Entering Your Home This Summer
Rats are entering homes this summer due to heat and drought. Learn how garlic and other measures can deter them, according to experts.
5,000+ Vehicle Thefts in Birmingham in 2025
Birmingham recorded 5,439 motor vehicle thefts in 2025, the highest among West Midlands Police areas. October saw the peak with 487 incidents.
Wolverhampton Police Seize Five Cars in Road Safety Blitz
Five vehicles were seized and 21 drivers stopped in a Wolverhampton road safety operation, with offences including no insurance, mobile phone use, and illegal tints.
Six Killed in Bangkok School Shooting; Gunman Dead
Six people, including a teacher, were killed in a shooting at a school north of Bangkok; the alleged student gunman is also dead. At least 15 others were wounded, two critically.
Driver fined for cannabis driving after red light run
Daanish Iqbal, 29, fined £400 and banned for 12 months after police saw him run a red light in Birmingham while under the influence of cannabis.
West Midlands immigration raids: 701 arrests in 2026
Immigration enforcement in the West Midlands has surged, with 884 visits and 701 arrests in 2026, targeting illegal workers and rogue employers.
Police seek three men after Nuneaton sexual assault
Warwickshire Police have released descriptions of three men wanted for questioning after a young man was sexually assaulted near Bermuda Leisure Park in Nuneaton at about 1am on Wednesday, August 5.
WW2 Bomb Found in Staffordshire Quarry Triggers Explosion
An unexploded WW2 bomb found at a Staffordshire quarry led to a controlled explosion and road closures on the A38, with evacuations and a 900-metre cordon.
Man Seriously Injured in Walsall Incident
A man was seriously injured in an incident on Darlaston Road, Walsall, this morning. Paramedics provided advanced trauma care before rushing him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital under blue lights.
Warning after horse rider injured on Shropshire road
Drivers urged to take extra care after a horse rider sustained minor injuries in an incident on a Shropshire road, prompting a police safety alert.
Cat Killed by Two Dogs in Birmingham Garden Attack
A Birmingham couple's cat Loki was fatally mauled by two dogs in their front garden. The owners, Katie Rogers and Cole Dennick, describe their grief and are campaigning for 'Loki's Law'.
Digbeth rail plans spark fears of cultural wipeout
Digbeth businesses warn Midlands Rail Hub Alliance viaduct widening plans could destroy the area's creative scene, with venues like The Night Owl facing closure.
Police probe sexual assault near Bermuda Leisure Park
Warwickshire Police investigate sexual assault of a young man near Bermuda Leisure Park, Nuneaton, at 1am; three suspects in black sought.
Police Release CCTV Images in Kings Norton Post Office Robbery
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to identify after a robbery at a Post Office in The Fold, Kings Norton, where money was taken from a till and one suspect carried a hammer.
Boy, 4, Cuts Hair at Birmingham Holiday Club; Council Responds
A Birmingham family is upset after a four-year-old cut his hair at a council-run holiday club. The council says supervision met NSPCC guidance.
Lozells Councillor Urges End to Persistent Fly-Tipping
Councillor Taj Uddin pleads with fly-tippers in Lozells to stop, as hotspots are cleared weekly but rubbish returns within 24 hours, risking fines.
Lichfield Police Get Dispersal Powers to Curb Youth Disorder
Staffordshire Police activate dispersal order in Lichfield city centre from 3pm Tue to 3pm Thu to curb youth anti-social behaviour, including cannabis use and vandalism.
Solihull Man Avoids Jail for Racist Emails to MP
Jagjivan Ram, 65, of Balsall Common, received a suspended six-month sentence for sending racially offensive and threatening emails to Reform UK MP Suella Braverman.
Latvian Man in Court Over Coventry Hit-and-Run Death
Dolars Aleksanders, 23, accused of killing 12-year-old Keaton Slater in a Coventry hit-and-run, has been remanded in custody after extradition from Latvia.
Park Thanks Local Crew for Putting Out Small Fires
A West Midlands park has thanked a local crew for extinguishing small fires, preventing potential damage to the green space and wildlife.
Three arrested after teen shot in Birmingham park
Three men arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 15-year-old was shot in Newtown park last month. Injuries not life-threatening.
Three Arrested After Teen Shot in Birmingham
Three men arrested after a 15-year-old boy was found with gunshot wounds in Birmingham. Police investigate the shooting.
Popeyes applies to open until 5am at Merry Hill
Popeyes has applied to Dudley Council to extend opening hours at Merry Hill Retail Park to 5am, pending approval, with public comments due by August 17.
Six Arrests in Bullring Theft Crackdown
West Midlands Police arrested a 43-year-old man at Bullring after security detained an aggressive thief. Five more arrests across Birmingham as part of Safer Towns Summer initiative.
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Man Arrested After Police Presence in Birmingham
A man has been arrested after a large police presence was seen on a Birmingham street. Officers were called to the scene on Tuesday evening, with the area cordoned off.
Good Samaritan Hurt in Raid Near Heartlands Hospital
A good Samaritan was injured intervening in a bag theft near Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace. No arrests have been made.
Police Appeal for Help Finding Man Last Seen in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched an appeal for information to locate a man last seen in Birmingham. The force urges anyone with information to come forward.
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