Shoppers, including mothers with babies, were locked inside a Birmingham Greggs after a violent fight involving a gun erupted outside. Police are investigating the broad daylight incident in Sheldon.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Two men and a woman from Wolverhampton face charges after a series of cash machine burglaries netted over £300,000. Read the full details of the police investigation.
Daisy House, a 16-year-old Sixth Form student, has died after being found injured on tracks at Loughton Underground station. Her family pays tribute.
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
A Blackburn family is barred from over 1,000 forecourts after a disputed £20.01 fuel theft claim. They insist they paid cash. Read the full story of the 19-month ban.
Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.
Police in Staffordshire stopped a disqualified Audi driver who had accumulated a staggering 87 penalty points on their licence. Read the shocking details of the incident.
Jamie Henderson-Jones, 26, sentenced for fracturing PC's eye socket in a violent assault in Shropshire. Read the full court details and police statement.
Police are hunting a man seen committing indecent acts twice near a children's soft play area in Sutton Coldfield. Canal boat resident Steve Bates reported the alarming incidents.
Shahban Arif, 42, arranged travel for a vulnerable 16-year-old girl with a view to exploitation. His friends were convicted of rape and sexual assault. Read the full court details.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
Tracey Mertens was doused in petrol and set alight on church steps in 1994. With her dying breaths, she gave police a description of her attackers, who remain at large. A £30,000 reward is still active.
Kent Police is trialling voluntary GPS ankle tags, dubbed 'chav nav', to help young offenders break the cycle of crime. The scheme aims to reduce shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.
West Midlands Police issue a festive warning as criminals monitor forecasts for icy mornings to steal cars left unattended with engines running. Learn how to protect your vehicle.
Reported thefts at Birmingham's German Christmas Market have fallen dramatically, new police data reveals. Discover the full crime statistics and what it means for visitors.
West Midlands Police issue a safety warning after three people were assaulted and robbed by the same man while walking alone in the dark in Chelmsley Wood. Be vigilant.
West Midlands Police increase patrols in Birmingham city centre after reports of anti-social behaviour and a firework incident. A dispersal order is now in place.
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, convicted of murder after drink-fuelled attacks on five people in London on Christmas Day 2024. He will be sentenced on 30 January.
A coroner warns more will die unless action is taken on newly qualified drivers, following the deaths of Matilda Seccombe and Harry Purcell in a 2023 crash.
The trial of Daryl Berman, accused of murdering her 84-year-old husband David at their Prestwich home, has collapsed after the jury could not agree on a verdict. Read the full court details.
West Midlands Police have arrested three people after a targeted shooting on Great Hampton Row in Birmingham. A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Several men face court over a sophisticated Midlands car theft ring targeting high-value vehicles. Police recovered stolen cars and parts in a major investigation. Read the full story.
Andrew Davies, a dangerous child sex offender from the Midlands, has been given a lengthy prison sentence for historical abuse spanning 30 years. The judge praised the survivors' bravery.
Margaret Crichton, 78, died after being hit by a car in an Asda car park in Shaw, Oldham. Police are appealing for her family and witnesses to come forward.
A 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being knocked off his Surron Lightbee electric bike, which was then stolen. Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 42-year-old man faces charges of rape, wounding and strangulation following a police call to a Stechford address. A 53-year-old woman is also charged with wounding. Both due in Birmingham court.
A One Stop shop in Wolverhampton has been hit with a £52,000 penalty after illicit cigarettes and vapes were sold and found hidden under a bed. Read the full investigation details.
Makyle Taggart sentenced to over 13 years for killing 71-year-old Wynford Griffiths in Stechford while drunk and speeding. Victim's sister speaks of enduring trauma.
Four men have been convicted for the horrific sexual exploitation and rape of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Birmingham. Read the full details of the shocking case.