M54 Police Arrest Three After Stolen Quad Bike Found
Three arrested on M54 in Telford after police stop vehicle towing horsebox and find stolen quad bike registered in Shrewsbury.
Category : Community Safety
Knife Crime in Birmingham Schools: 278 Incidents Recorded
Police data reveals 278 knife possession incidents at Birmingham schools over five years. West Midlands Police respond with prevention strategies.
Social Media Appeal Leads to Jail for Cradley Heath Burglar
Wayne Wooldridge, 57, jailed for over two years after social media appeal identified him in a Cradley Heath burglary where he stole electrical items and alcohol.
Man extradited to Birmingham over death of boy in crash
Dolars Aleksanders, 24, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after schoolboy Keaton Slater died in a crash in Coventry in June 2024.
Birmingham Man Assaults Stranger and Security Guard
Odiba Attah, 41, slapped a woman on Broad Street and kicked a security guard. He pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault and must pay £350.
Pensioner Avoids Jail for Chat with 'Teen'
David Nicholls, 74, of Wolverhampton, received a community order for attempting sexual communication with a child, claiming he thought the '13-year-old' was AI.
Mum 'traumatised' as skull-masked raider targets home
A Birmingham mum says she's 'terrified' for her son after a skull-masked intruder tried to break into her Small Heath home with a chisel, captured on doorbell camera.
Late Night Fireworks: Know Your Legal Rights
Fireworks curfew in England, Wales, Scotland: 11pm-7am. Exceptions on Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve, Diwali, Chinese New Year. Councils can act on statutory nuisance.
Man charged over Keaton Slater death after extradition
Dolars Aleksanders, 23, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the hit-and-run death of 12-year-old Keaton Slater in Coventry. He was extradited from Latvia and appeared in court on 6 August.
Jury retires in trial of four accused of Birmingham murder
The jury has retired in the trial of four men accused of murdering Tomasz Samel, who was allegedly kidnapped in Birmingham, set on fire, and died from burns.
WMFS warns drone users: stop flying over incidents
West Midlands Fire Service urges drone users to stop flying over incidents after a recreational drone sent crews in the wrong direction at a park blaze.
Caravans on Quinton park as travellers arrive with horses
Dozens of caravans and horses occupy Highfield Lane Recreation Ground in Quinton, with council and police working to resolve the unauthorised encampment.
Smethwick Crash: Woman Injured in Two-Car Collision
A woman was injured in a two-car crash in Smethwick on August 5, prompting a police cordon. All three emergency services responded, but she was treated at the scene and discharged.
Police Appeal After Birmingham Burglary
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace following a burglary in Birmingham. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
Telford attempted murder case in BBC documentary
A horrific attempted murder in Telford is now the focus of a new BBC documentary series, revealing shocking details and the victim's fight for justice.
Woman Charged After Sword Threat on Bus Near Merry Hill
Lisa North, 43, of Dudley, charged with possession of a bladed article after a sword was seen and children threatened on a bus near Merry Hill. She appears in court on 17 September.
Birmingham Schools: 45 Weapons Seized in Five Years
West Midlands Police data reveals 45 weapon seizures at Birmingham schools from 2022 to 2026, including knives, firearms, and hammers, with 2025 seeing the highest count.
Woman Charged After Sword Incident on Black Country Bus
A woman has been charged after a sword was found on a bus in the Black Country. Police responded to reports of a weapon, and the suspect is due in court. No injuries were reported.
HS2 Odour Returns: MP Demands Urgent Action
MP Rachel Taylor demands urgent HS2 action as foul odour returns to Coleshill and Water Orton, ruining residents' summer and raising health concerns.
Drug Dealer at Hotspot Ordered to Repay £100k
A man caught at a known drug dealing hotspot has been ordered to pay back £100,000 of ill-gotten gains under proceeds of crime laws.
Drug dealer ordered to repay £104k in West Bromwich
Rohan Chander, 26, caught with cannabis-laced sweets and £90k cash, must repay £104,050.80 or face jail. He benefited by £114,918.42.
Speed camera call after three-car crash on Sutton Coldfield road
A three-car crash on Aldridge Road, Streetly, has reignited calls for speed cameras and longer speed bumps after a driver was treated for minor injuries.
Teen injured in Digbeth crash after police pursuit
A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured after crashing into signage on Digbeth High Street when police tried to stop him. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Handsworth death on Rookery Road non-suspicious
A man died on Rookery Road, Handsworth, on Aug 4; police say non-suspicious, coroner file prepared.
Man Dies in Handsworth Street Despite Paramedics' Efforts
A man was pronounced dead in Rookery Road, Handsworth, at 7.02am on August 4. Paramedics could not save him. Police were called.
Zombie Machete Found After Oldbury Police Chase
A young person was arrested in Oldbury after fleeing police; officers found a zombie machete and drugs in bushes.
Female runners praise police Jog On scheme crackdown
West Midlands runner Lucy Canham calls police Jog On scheme a 'really positive change' as West Mercia Police target misogynistic behaviour towards female runners.
Drivers Face Up to 10 Points Under New Road Safety Plan
Andy Burnham's government considers adding 5-10 penalty points for failing to stop and report accidents, with consultation responses due by August 16.
DVLA Licence Change: Foreign Drivers Crackdown Under Burnham
The DfT is actively considering a DVLA driving licence rule change to stop foreign motorists who fail UK tests from driving, following a coroner's call and political pressure.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Netherton Crash
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Netherton on August 4. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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