Birmingham stand-off ends with arrest after 13-hour siege
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a 13-hour stand-off with police in Aston, Birmingham. Specialist negotiators resolved the incident safely.
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Disqualified driver jailed after killing friend in Oldbury crash
Corey Brown, 20, was disqualified from driving when he crashed a stolen Ford Fiesta in Oldbury, killing his friend Kristian Danielov, 21. He fled the scene and was jailed for 10 years.
Driver jailed for 10 years for killing friend in Oldbury crash
Corey Brown, 20, was jailed for 10 years after killing his friend Kristian Danielov in a dangerous driving crash in Oldbury while disqualified and driving a stolen car.
Man in 60s fighting for life after Brierley Hill crash
A man in his 60s suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Delph Road in Brierley Hill. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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Six Arrested After Police Raid 10 Birmingham Properties
Six people have been arrested after West Midlands Police raided 10 properties across Birmingham as part of a major crackdown on county lines drug trafficking.
4,000+ drivers keep licences despite 12+ speeding points
More than 4,000 drivers in the UK have been allowed to keep their licences despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points, with some having over 30 points, according to RAC data.
Thief uses pram to steal from Telford sweet shop
A woman allegedly concealed items in a pram at Thomas Allsorts sweet shop in Dawley, Telford. Police have released an image of a woman who may have information about the theft on June 13.
Four Men Jailed 25 Years for Gun and Swords Near Wolverhampton
Four men from Wolverhampton and Dudley were sentenced to a combined 25 years after police found a gun, swords, and ammunition in their car during a stop on the A449.
Police Stand-Off in Aston: Man Barricaded in Maisonette
West Midlands Police negotiators are in a 12-hour stand-off with a man in his 20s who barricaded himself inside a maisonette on Westwood Road, Aston, since midnight. Armed officers are at the scene, and no one else is inside.
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Armed Police in Aston Stand-Off: Westwood Road Cordoned
Armed police cordoned off Westwood Road in Aston after a suspected stand-off at a property. Residents report police presence since 12:30am.
Alum Rock Stabbing Victim Was Respected Granddad and Mosque Trustee
Abdul Ghafoor, 69, was stabbed twice by four masked men after leaving a mosque in Alum Rock. He is a grandfather, father-of-four, and chairman of the mosque, now recovering in hospital.
Police Issue Dog Warning Amid 34C Heatwave
Staffordshire Police urge dog owners to avoid walking pets during peak heat as temperatures hit 34C, warning of heatstroke and paw burns.
Blurry CCTV Photo Sparks Jokes in Willenhall Police Appeal
West Midlands Police appeal for help identifying an attempted burglary suspect in Willenhall, but a blurry CCTV photo draws widespread mockery on social media.
Armed Police in Aston: Westwood Road Cordoned Off
Armed officers from West Midlands Police have cordoned off Westwood Road in Aston following an ongoing incident, with reports of a stand-off.
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Hero Cop Prevents Petrol Station Fire in Stratford
Sgt Charlie Thompson tackled a man doused in petrol at a Stratford station, preventing a disastrous blaze and earning a bravery award nomination.
Jailed Arsonist Caught on CCTV Before Fatal Wednesbury Fire
Andrew Gorrell, 55, was jailed for life with a minimum of 25 years for setting a wheelie bin fire that killed John Edwards, 82, in Wednesbury. CCTV captured him loitering before the blaze.
Birmingham Pub Banned from England World Cup Screenings
The Cavalier pub in Northfield has been banned from showing England World Cup matches after a stabbing outside during the Mexico game. The licence is suspended pending new conditions.
Alum Rock Parents Demand Patrols After Stabbing and Shooting
Parents in Alum Rock, Birmingham, are 'scared' after a man in his 60s was stabbed outside a nursery and a teen was shot within six days, demanding night-time police patrols.
B20 Gangster Jailed for Helping Killer and Kicking Memorial
Oliwier Gabis, a knife-obsessed B20 gang member, was jailed for three years and nine months for helping murderer Oumar Traore evade police and kicking the memorial of victim Yassin Alama.
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Oldbury Nursery Unsafe: Choking Risk Found by Ofsted
Ofsted inspectors found Minee Monkeys nursery in Oldbury unsafe, with children at risk of choking due to poor supervision during mealtimes, including toddlers given whole sausages to cut independently.
Seven Admit Violent Disorder After Legia Warsaw Match
Seven men pleaded guilty to violent disorder after a clash with police outside Villa Park following a Legia Warsaw vs Aston Villa match, with officers injured by flares and missiles.
Teen Charged After Knife Found in Dudley Property
Rehki Jeffers, 18, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon after a knife was allegedly found at a property on Poplar Green in Dudley on July 7.
Police appeal after phone theft from Birmingham pub
West Midlands Police appeal to identify a man after a phone was stolen from a pub on Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, on June 4. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting crime reference 20/274790/26.
Eight Admit Role in Worst UK Football Violence in Decades
Eight men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder and affray after Legia Warsaw fans attacked police outside Villa Park in November 2023, leaving an officer engulfed in flames.
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Armed Police Search Acocks Green After Weapon Report
Armed police were called to Westley Road in Acocks Green, Birmingham, after reports of a man with a weapon. Searches found no one. Enquiries continue.
Man in 60s Stabbed by Masked Men in Alum Rock
A man in his 60s was stabbed by masked Asian men on St Saviours Road in Alum Rock. Police are hunting the group as locals express fear, saying 'Even pensioners are not safe.'
Reform UK Councillor Arrested, Says Nothing to Hide
Walsall Reform UK councillor Carl Creaney was arrested on June 23, 2026, following a stalking complaint. He insists he has nothing to hide and has faced no sanctions.
Lozells and East Handsworth: Birmingham's Most Dangerous Area
Lozells and East Handsworth is Birmingham's most dangerous area with over 2,300 violent and sexual crimes in a year, according to latest police figures.
Drugs and Cash Seized in Smethwick
Police in Smethwick recovered drugs and cash from a vehicle and arrested a man on suspicion of drug trafficking following a stop in the town.
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Harborne Man Bitten by Escaped Dog; Police Seize Three Dogs
A man was rushed to hospital with arm injuries after an escaped dog bit him on Gillhurst Road in Harborne. Police seized three dogs, which will undergo assessment.
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