£1.4m Fund to Fight Crime Across West Midlands
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster announces £1.4 million for 66 projects tackling domestic abuse, modern slavery, and anti-social behaviour across the region.
Category : Community Safety
Vandals Saw Down Trees in Digbeth Amid Sycamore Gap Outcry
Trees on Digbeth High Street have been vandalised, with two men caught on CCTV sawing them down. Police investigate amid public outrage and comparisons to Sycamore Gap.
Man Bailed, Second Quizzed in Birmingham Hit-and-Run
A 44-year-old man arrested in London over a Birmingham hit-and-run has been bailed. A second man, 52, remains in custody as police investigate the Stirchley incident.
Schoolboy arrested after man suffers facial fractures
A 19-year-old man needed surgery after sustaining multiple facial fractures in an alleged attack in Mansfield Woodhouse. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and police are appealing for witnesses.
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Man Unconscious in Pub Car Park Airlifted to Hospital
A man in his 30s was found unconscious in a pub car park in Radcliffe-on-Trent after a fight. He was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
Update on Staffordshire Stabbing as Manhunt Continues
Police update on the horrific stabbing near a Staffordshire golf course. Victim in critical condition as manhunt for Eastern European suspect continues.
Wolverhampton Crash: Motorcyclist Life-Changing Injuries
A motorcyclist suffered life-changing injuries in a crash with a car at Wednesfield Road and Deans Road in Wolverhampton. Roads closed, diversions in place.
Nine English Seaside Areas Ban Camping, BBQs, Fires
North Yorkshire Council bans wild camping, BBQs, and fires in nine Scarborough and Whitby locations, with fines up to £1,000 for violations.
Four Teens Arrested After Attempted Break-Ins in Kings Heath
Four boys aged 15-17 were arrested on suspicion of burglary in Kings Heath, Birmingham, after police responded to reports of attempted break-ins on Grange Road early Sunday morning.
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Second Arrest in Birmingham Hit-and-Run Probe
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham following a suspected hit-and-run in Stirchley that left a man with serious leg injuries. Another suspect was released on bail.
Police Probe Over Officers Sleeping at Windsor Castle
Met Police officers protecting the Royal Family at Windsor Castle are under investigation over allegations of sleeping while on duty and leaving posts unattended.
Tributes For 'Family Man' Killed In Nottinghamshire Crash
Tyler Fairman, 26, died days after being struck by a car in Arnold. His pregnant girlfriend and family pay tribute to the 'loving family man'.
Yobs intimidate delivery rider in Sutton Coldfield
A group of school-age boys in Sutton Coldfield town centre allegedly shoplifted, intimidated staff, and attacked a delivery rider's bike outside Taco Bell, with staff calling it a daily occurrence.
Hit-and-run driver jailed for mounting pavement, injuring pedestrian
Sheikh Manneh, 29, admitted causing serious injury by careless driving after hitting a pedestrian on Hamstead Road, Birmingham. The victim faced amputation and missed his dying mother's final days.
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Driver Told Police 'I'm Off My Head' Trying to Start Car
Joseph Bunting, 20, admitted being drunk in charge of a vehicle after police found him trying to start his car on Berkley Street. He was almost twice over the limit and given 10 points.
Children as Young as 10 Arrested for Knife Possession
New data reveals four 10-year-olds arrested in West Midlands for knife possession, highlighting a disturbing rise in youth blade-carrying.
Teen Admits Explosives Possession and College Bomb Threat
Jagger Strang, 18, pleaded guilty to possessing explosive substances and threatening to bomb Stafford College. Police found chemicals, homemade gunpowder, and searches about mass killers.
291 Dog Thefts in West Midlands, Only 4 Prosecutions
West Midlands Police investigated 291 dog thefts between 2022 and 2025 but prosecuted only four people, sparking concern over pet safety.
Drug Dealer Shot in Wolverhampton Claims Ignorance
Mohammed Jamil, a drug dealer shot by rival Ilir Hoxha in Wolverhampton, claims he doesn't know why he was targeted. Hoxha and accomplice Ethan Edwards jailed.
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Luna Springs Reopens, Sells Villa Fan Park Tickets After Suspension
Luna Springs in Digbeth reopens days after a double stabbing led to licence suspension, now selling tickets for an Aston Villa Europa League Fan Park event.
Two arrested over Stirchley hit-and-run
West Midlands Police arrest two men in London over a hit-and-run in Stirchley. Victim in his 30s suffered severe leg injuries when a van struck him and fled.
Hit-and-Run Driver Smashes into Multiple Cars in Birmingham
A hit-and-run driver crashed into several parked cars in Erdington, Birmingham, leaving a trail of destruction. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Police are investigating.
Two Arrested After Stirchley Hit-and-Run Before Protest
Two men were arrested at Euston Station on suspicion of GBH after a man was run over in Stirchley, Birmingham. The suspects had arrived for a protest in London.
Tommy Robinson Rally and Pro-Palestine March Cost £4.5M
Two major London protests on May 16 will cost police £4.5 million, with 50,000 expected at Tommy Robinson's rally and 30,000 at the pro-Palestine Nakba Day march.
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Over-60s Face £70 Fines in Blue Badge Crackdown
Motorists over 60 risk £70 fines for misusing Blue Badge spaces or failing to display the photocard correctly. Deliberate misuse can lead to £1,000 penalties.
Predator who killed sex worker in Smethwick pictured
Tanveer Singh, 32, was convicted of murdering Shara Millar, 41, after picking her up in his van on Soho Road, Handsworth. He was found guilty following a two-week trial and will be sentenced on May 27.
Birmingham Teen Charged with Tesco Staff Assault
A 17-year-old boy from Birmingham has been charged with theft, assault, and possessing a Zombie knife after an incident at Tesco Extra in Walsall.
Neo-Nazi teen jailed for axe attack on Kurdish barber
Alina Burns, 19, was sentenced to 15.5 years for attempting to behead Mohammed Mahmoodi in a neo-Nazi motivated attack. She expressed desire to kill all Jews and Muslims.
Fraudster Uses Unusual Tactic in Midlands Scam
Leicestershire Police warn of an unusual courier fraud where a suspect returned to a victim's home to steal jewellery after obtaining a bank card and PIN.
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Dudley Crime Falls: Burglaries Down 16%, Shoplifting Drops 10%
West Midlands Police reports significant crime reductions in Dudley: residential burglaries down 16% and shoplifting down 10% in the past year. Officers urge reporting.
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