Blind Drink-Driver Followed Lorries for 150 Miles
A blind drink-driver who followed lorry lights for 150 miles on the M6 has admitted dangerous driving and drink-driving after being stopped near Carlisle.
Category : Community Safety
Birmingham CCTV appeal after Broad Street sex assault
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a woman was sexually assaulted on Broad Street, Birmingham. Attack happened in early hours of Sunday 24 May.
Police raid Solihull home, seize seven vehicles
Seven vehicles, including off-road bikes and a quad bike, were seized by police from a Solihull home after complaints about reckless riding and public nuisance.
Summer crime blights Sutton Coldfield as police act
Sutton Coldfield faces twin summer threats as police crack down on park bike robberies and town centre anti-social behaviour, with new operations launched.
Birmingham Crime Hotspots Revealed: Ladywood Tops June
West Midlands Police recorded 13,192 crimes in Birmingham in June; Ladywood was the top hotspot with 900 offences, followed by Bordesley and Highgate.
Birmingham court drink-driving machete gun shoplifting
A father was jailed for five-and-a-half years after police found a loaded gun in his home, among this week's Birmingham magistrates' court cases.
Bournville Parking Scheme After 400-Signature Petition
Bournville could get a residents' parking scheme after a 400-signature petition over mosque parking issues, with police patrols and extra spaces proposed.
Birmingham criminals jailed July 2026: full round-up
July 2026 saw 19 criminals sentenced in Birmingham, including mechanic Theo Bailey jailed 22 years for killing Gavin Parry and an 82-year-old rapist.
Spotify Scam: Beware Fake Payment Emails
Scammers are sending fake Spotify emails about failed payments, tricking users into giving card details. One victim nearly lost £469.22. Here's what to do.
Man Jailed for Pint Glass Attack in Great Barr
A man has been jailed for hitting a woman with a pint glass in Great Barr, Birmingham. The attack has been condemned by police and the victim is recovering.
Dudley gunshots: police cordon in place
Police have cordoned off an area in Dudley after receiving reports of gunshots. Officers are at the scene carrying out investigations, and the public is advised to avoid the area.
Shane Hartle jailed for pint glass street robbery in Great Barr
A Perry Barr man has been jailed for four years and three months for a violent street robbery in which he smashed a pint glass over a woman's head in Great Barr
Man on run after escaping van in Liverpool court
Stephen Grzyb, 22, fled a custody van outside Liverpool Magistrates Court on Saturday, prompting a major police search and safeguarding of the alleged victim.
Gunshots Fired in Dudley as Police Investigate Disorder
Gunshots were fired on Poplar Green, Dudley, today, prompting a large police response and an appeal for information. No injuries have been reported.
Phone Stolen in Distraction Burglary: Police Appeal
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a phone was taken during a distraction burglary in Birmingham. Call 101 if you can help.
Police Appeal After Phone Stolen in Hagley Road West Burglary
West Midlands Police appeal after a distraction burglary in Hagley Road West on 10 July; a phone was stolen and they seek a man in his late 40s.
Birmingham hit-and-run leaves man seriously injured
A 35-year-old man was seriously injured when a car struck him on Slade Road, Stockland Green. Police are hunting the driver who fled after a dispute.
Mum's desperate search for son's body wins support
Brummies rally behind Lucy Richards, 80s, whose son Jesse was murdered in 2009 over a £1m drug debt. She still seeks his body.
Slade Road Sealed Off After Man Struck
West Midlands Police have sealed off Slade Road in Stockland Green after an incident. Unconfirmed reports suggest a man was deliberately struck by a vehicle.
Man Charged with Assault on Police Officer and Other Offences
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including assaulting a police officer, following an incident in Birmingham, police confirmed.
Shabir Ahmed Moved Out of Constituency, MP Confirms
Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith has confirmed that Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gangs, has been moved from Accrington after her intervention.
Man charged after Soho Road attack on two police officers
Mahroy Stephenson, 30, has been charged after two police officers were attacked on Soho Road in Birmingham, with one suffering a head injury.
Shed theft claims average £4,567, Aviva warns
Aviva warns the average shed theft insurance claim reached £4,567 last year, a 9% rise, and that over half of sheds lack basic locks.
KFC Fenton Closes After Man Injured; Arrest Made Over Damage
A man was taken to hospital with a head injury after KFC Fenton closed; police arrested a 31-year-old over criminal damage and released him under investigation.
Police urge public to call 999 as Ava, 12, missing
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find 12-year-old Ava, missing from Cradley Heath, and are asking anyone who sees her to call 999 immediately.
Four firearms and ammo found in West Midlands car
West Midlands Police recover four firearms and ammunition from a parked car, releasing dramatic footage of the seizure during an ongoing crackdown.
Anger as yobs destroy Sutton Coldfield flowerbed display
Four youths filmed laughing while destroying Sutton Coldfield flowerbed; police have identified suspects and locals demand community service and parents pay.
Midlands most dangerous towns and cities revealed in new crime data
Nottingham is the most dangerous place in the Midlands, ranking 6th nationally in new Home Office crime rates. Birmingham is 16th, with the full list revealed.
Pair guilty of Rocket drugs line between Midlands and Scunthorpe
Two people have been found guilty of running the ‘Rocket’ county lines drug operation between the West Midlands and Scunthorpe, police confirmed.
Female Safety App Offers 24/7 Emergency Support
A new free app, inspired by Alicia Redgrave's childhood, offers women real-time incident reporting and 24/7 human monitoring to help them feel safer.
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