Category : Community Safety


Four Arrested After Police Attacked in Tyseley

West Midlands Police officers were headbutted, punched, kicked, and strangled during a violent disorder incident near Matlock Road in Tyseley. Four men have been arrested and remain in custody as investigations continue.

Police Hunt Yob Throwing Objects from M42 Bridge

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a person was seen throwing objects from a bridge over the M42 at junction 2, with one smashing a vehicle's windscreen and nearly causing a serious collision on February 17.

Police Incident Near Villa Park: Roads Closed

West Midlands Police have cordoned off Trinity Road and Witton Lane near Villa Park following a vehicle collision involving a smashed car and an HGV. Traffic is being diverted as investigations continue.

HSBC Birmingham Reopens After Protest Vandalism

The HSBC branch in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter has reopened after being targeted by 'People Against Genocide' activists who smashed windows and sprayed red paint. Police continue their investigation into the January incident.

Coventry Man Jailed for Train Sexual Assaults

Esosa Eguakin from Coventry has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting two women on trains. The attacks occurred during early morning commutes to London Waterloo.

Driver Jailed for Fatal 88mph Crash Killing Mum-of-Two

A 28-year-old driver has been sentenced to ten years in prison for causing a fatal collision at 88mph that killed Claire Laybourne, a mother-of-two, as she drove her own mother home from a Christmas theatre outing.

Teenager Zeeshan Afzal Stabbed Outside Smethwick Mosque

The family and friends of 18-year-old Zeeshan Afzal, who died from stab injuries outside a mosque in Smethwick, have paid tribute to the 'light in our lives'. A fundraising appeal has raised over £6,000 in his memory.

Inconclusive Post-Mortem in Teen Holiday Park Deaths

Post-mortem examinations for two teenagers found dead at a Bridlington holiday park have returned inconclusive results. Police continue to investigate carbon monoxide poisoning as a primary line of inquiry.

West Bromwich Family Disco Murder: Killers Jailed

Three men and a teenage boy have been handed life sentences totaling over 50 years for the brutal murder of Matthew Adams at a family disco in West Bromwich. The attack, described as 'sickening' by the judge, unfolded at The Gough Arms pub in March 2023.

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