Speedboat killer recalled for assaulting girlfriend
Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been recalled to prison after admitting assaulting his girlfriend with barbecue tongs and punching her, causing bruising and a permanent scar.
Category : Community Safety
Teens Laugh as They Destroy Flowerbed in West Midlands
Shock and anger in a quiet West Midlands town after teenagers were filmed laughing while destroying a flowerbed, causing hundreds of pounds in damage.
Man admits raping teen at Stoke nature reserve
Jason William Heaton, 53, has pleaded guilty to raping a 17-year-old girl at Berryhill Fields in Stoke-on-Trent. He faces sentencing in September.
Cannock bicycle cocaine dealer jailed 30 months
A 36-year-old Cannock man was jailed for 30 months after police caught him selling cocaine while cycling on Longford Road. Timothy Hunter admitted supply and criminal property charges.
Man Admits False Imprisonment Over Stolen Ambulance
A man has pleaded guilty to false imprisonment after stealing an ambulance while a patient was inside, according to court proceedings.
Petition for Safer Crossing After Boy's Death
MP Alex Burghart is working with the family of 11-year-old George Dennis, who died earlier this month, to petition Essex County Council for pedestrian traffic lights at the Four Wantz roundabout.
MP Ballinger on Halesowen disorder after football brawl
MP for Halesowen, Alex Ballinger, has addressed the distressing disorder in the town centre on July 18, linked to football fans from Kidderminster, and announced increased police visibility and a public space protection order.
Inside Man Foils Heathrow Gold Robbery in 1948
On July 27, 1948, a planned theft of gold bullion at London Airport, now Heathrow, was thwarted when an inside informant alerted Scotland Yard's Flying Squad.
Stolen Truck Driver Crashes After Police Stinger Deployment
A driver in a stolen truck crashed into a tree and wall after West Midlands Police interceptors deployed a stinger during speed patrols. The suspect was arrested and charged.
Driver Wanted After Teen Hit by Car in Birmingham
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car outside a gym in Sparkbrook. Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene.
Over 100 vehicles seized by West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police seized 104 vehicles in a targeted operation across Birmingham, focusing on uninsured drivers and road safety, with 12 arrests made.
Topless Suspect Rugby-Tackled by Police Officer
A topless suspect was rugby-tackled by a West Mercia Police officer after attempting to escape by climbing over a police car bonnet during a dramatic arrest in Droitwich.
451 Offences in West Midlands Police Road Safety Ops
West Midlands Police's Road Harm Prevention Team reported 451 offences and seized 103 vehicles during 22 MARSO operations from January to June, targeting mobile phone use, seatbelt violations, and more.
Illegal traveller camp near playground
An unauthorised encampment has appeared on a field next to a children's play park in Birmingham, prompting council action and resident concerns.
Four Dead in A38 Crash: 'Devastating Tragedy' as Tributes Pour
A man, woman, baby and teenager from the same family died in a single-car crash on the A38 in Derby. Driver injured and bailed. Community pays tribute.
BB Gun Robber Jailed 11 Years for Midlands Party Attack
Richile Vangu, ringleader of a group that robbed and blackmailed party-goers in North Kilworth, was jailed for 11 years after firing a BB gun and whipping victims with a belt.
Mablethorpe Hub Launches for Coastal Safety
A new beachfront hub, funded by a £55,000 grant from the East Lindsey Investment Fund, officially opens on August 1 to enhance coastal safety and emergency response in Lincolnshire.
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Birmingham Dealer Jailed After Dumping £4k Drugs During Chase
A 45-year-old Birmingham drug dealer was jailed after dumping crack and heroin worth £4,000 while fleeing from police officers in a chase through the city. He was caught and sentenced.
Shooting Victim Gets Answer: 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time'
A teenager finally told his random shooting victim why he pulled the trigger, admitting it was over a motorbike and not personal, as the victim's family demanded answers.
Birmingham man fined £141 for Greggs theft
Carl Brennan, 42, ordered to pay £141 after stealing a Greggs sandwich and two bags of cookies worth £4.60, despite a shoplifting warning. He encouraged two others to steal.
Three-Week Sentence for Racially Aggravated Uber Attack
A teenager who racially abused and assaulted an Uber driver after being caught sniffing a white substance has been sentenced to just three weeks in jail, sparking outrage from readers.
Suzy Lamplugh Detectives 'Haunted' by Disappearance
Cold case investigators remain haunted by Suzy Lamplugh's unsolved disappearance 40 years later, as the inquiry faces being shelved within 12 months. DCI Teresa Foster says the team's aim is to bring Suzy home.
Jailed: Thug Who Punched Girlfriend and Blamed Dog
A 46-year-old thug who punched his girlfriend unconscious and told her to blame their dog for her injuries has been jailed for 30 months.
Handsworth drug dealer threw contraband over wall, found guilty
Mohammed Jangheer, 45, was found guilty of possessing crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply after a police chase in Handsworth, Birmingham.
Officer sacked for kissing colleague and 'send nudes'
A Derbyshire police acting sergeant was dismissed after kissing a colleague twice without consent and sending an explicit WhatsApp message saying 'send nudes'.
Families Weep at Sentencing of Rogue Funeral Director Rob Bush
Grieving families wept in court as they recounted discovering their loved ones' bodies left to decompose for months by rogue funeral director Rob Bush, who gave them strangers' ashes.
Birmingham pub responds after woman assaulted by teen
A woman was assaulted at the Camp Inn in Kings Norton. A 17-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and bailed. The pub says it is cooperating with police.
Boy alone at Sutton Coldfield station found safe
A young boy spotted alone at Sutton Coldfield railway station sparked a police search. British Transport Police confirmed he was reunited with family within 30 minutes.
Man Punched Unconscious by Lobster Group at Darts
A man in his 20s was allegedly punched unconscious by a group wearing lobster costumes outside Alexandra Palace during the World Darts Championship. Police release CCTV.
Couple Banned 15 Years After Dog Abuse Case
A West Midlands couple has been handed a 15-year ban on keeping animals after a shocking case of dog abuse that left several dogs suffering. The court heard details of neglect and cruelty.
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