Cash and Drugs Seized in Bordesley Green Police Stop
Thousands of pounds in cash and Class A drugs were seized by West Midlands Police after a vehicle suspected of drug dealing was stopped in Bordesley Green, leading to three arrests.
Category : Community Safety
Helicopter Aids Arrests in Bilston Bike Chase
A 25-year-old man has been charged and a 15-year-old arrested after a police helicopter tracked off-road bikes in Bilston, with one rider fleeing the wrong way down a road.
Key Could Solve 40-Year-Old Death in Lichfield Woods
A key found with a man's body in a Staffordshire wood 40 years ago may lead to his identification after public tips linked him to a swimming pool locker.
Family Exposes Exempt Hostel Hell in Birmingham
A Birmingham family in Shenstone Road reveals their nightmare living next to an exempt hostel plagued by drug dealing, sex work, and violence, backing calls for tougher regulation.
Son Avoids Jail for Machete at Soho Road Bus Stop
Tariq Francis, 22, received a six-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to possessing a machete at a Soho Road bus stop. His mother paid £239 court costs upfront.
Driver Banned After Crash While Going Through Break-Up
Raymond Heaven, 44, of Erdington, was banned from driving for 36 months and ordered to do 200 hours unpaid work after crashing while drunk and refusing a breath test.
Teenager, 15, Shot in Birmingham Park; Police Investigate
A 15-year-old boy was shot in a park near Newtown Row, Birmingham, on Thursday night. His injuries are not life-threatening. Police are reviewing CCTV and have increased patrols.
BTP Appeal After Young Boy Spotted at Sutton Coldfield Station
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a 10-year-old boy was seen with a couple late at night at Sutton Coldfield train station on July 17.
Teen Shot in Park Near Birmingham Shopping Centre
A 15-year-old boy was shot in a park near Newtown Shopping Centre in Birmingham. Police are investigating, with CCTV reviews and increased patrols underway. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Andy Burnham Pavement Parking Rules: Fines for Drivers
Drivers face tougher pavement parking rules under PM Andy Burnham. Councils get powers to ban parking on pavements, with fines for offenders. Birmingham City Council intends to apply.
Four men killed in Huyton car crash after hitting lamppost
Four men in their 20s died after a black Seat Cupra crashed into a lamppost in Huyton. A fifth passenger is in hospital in stable condition.
Window Firm Scam: Customers Warned Over Cash Payments
Birmingham residents are warned about a window company scam where customers paid cash for installations that were never completed. Police urge caution.
Arrest after motorcyclist injured in Lickey hit-and-run
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a Triumph motorcyclist suffered life-changing injuries in a hit-and-run collision with a Ford Fiesta in Lickey. The motorcyclist, in his 50s, is in stable condition.
Birmingham Council Wins Court Battle Over 'To Let' Boards
Birmingham City Council has won a court appeal backing its crackdown on 'proliferation' of letting agent boards in Selly Oak and Bournbrook, aiming to reduce crime and visual blight.
Man Stabbed in Lichfield: Police Appeal for Information
A man was found with stab wounds after police were called to a disturbance on Dimbles Lane in Lichfield at 12.30am on July 24. He is in serious but stable condition. No arrests have been made.
Travellers hit Sheldon Country Park again
Travellers have moved onto Sheldon Country Park in Birmingham for the fourth time this year, sparking dismay among locals and calls for eviction.
Dudley Raid Uncovers Cannabis Farm and Weapons
A police raid in Dudley uncovered over 100 cannabis plants, two air rifles, and 3D printed knuckle dusters. A 50-year-old man was arrested and bailed.
Midland Couple Killed in Wedding Anniversary Crash
Mike and Shirley Savings, from Lichfield, died in a crash on the A1 while celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary on a Harley Davidson trike.
Man Banned from Asda After Exposing Himself, Jailed
Christopher Mander, 41, jailed for eight months after admitting public indecency, exposure, and drug possession; banned from Asda in Tunstall.
CCTV released after Walsall pub disorder
Police have released CCTV images of three men following a disorder at a Walsall pub on Walstead Road, Delves, just hours after England's 4-2 World Cup win against Croatia.
Bins overflow in Birmingham days into fortnightly collections
Fortnightly bin collections in Birmingham's Sutton Coldfield have led to overflowing rubbish within days, attracting pests and sparking health concerns among residents.
Police and Council Team Up to Halt Defective Taxis
West Midlands Police and Wolverhampton Council have launched a joint operation to remove defective taxis from the roads, ensuring passenger safety and compliance with regulations.
Strangler of girlfriend avoids immediate jail
Mitchell Berrisford, 27, of Knypersley, received a suspended 14-month sentence for strangling his girlfriend twice, including until she blacked out, in Hanley.
Drunk Tenant Threatened Housemate with Knives Avoids Jail
Maciej Pelczar, 48, threatened a housemate with two kitchen knives at a Smethwick HMO in October 2024. He received an 18-month suspended sentence, 150 hours unpaid work, and rehabilitation.
Man Tasered Twice After Knife Charge at Wolverhampton Police
Shamal Baiz, 34, was Tasered twice after running at police with a kitchen knife in Wolverhampton. He pleaded guilty to assault and knife possession on July 8.
Telford man attacked stewards at Birmingham City match gets ban
Ismail Musa, 33, assaulted and spat on stewards during a Birmingham City Women's match, claiming he was 'picked on for being black'. He received a three-year football banning order and an 18-month community order.
Tamworth Man Arrested Over £150 Restaurant Bill Refusal
A 23-year-old Tamworth man was arrested after diners refused to pay a £150 bill at a Burton-on-Trent restaurant, claiming hairs were in the food. He has been bailed pending inquiries.
M6 Driver Jailed for Rush Hour U-Turn
Dean Romain, 39, was jailed for 11 months after performing a U-turn on the M6 near Stafford during rush hour, endangering motorists. He admitted dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance.
Birmingham drug dealer 'world's unluckiest' faces jail
Orville Tulloch, 61, convicted of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and assaulting an emergency worker after police interrupted a city centre drug deal.
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Three Arrested in Walsall Drug and Weapons Patrol
Three people were arrested for drug and weapons offences during a taskforce patrol in Walsall, with police seizing cash, drugs, and a machete.
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