Sex Offender Jailed for Breaching Court Order
Ashley Coldwell, 36, from Hanley, was sentenced to one year in prison for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order after admitting to undeclared internet devices during a police visit.
Category : Community Safety
Woman and Girl Die on Essex Beach Despite Rescue Attempt
A woman in her 40s and a teenage girl died after getting into difficulty in the sea at West Mersea beach, Essex. Hero teenagers from a nearby café rushed to help, but the victims could not be saved. A third person is in hospital with serious injuries.
Knife and Gun Crime Falls in West Midlands
West Midlands sees a 13% fall in knife crime and 18% drop in gun crime, with police attributing reductions to targeted operations and partnership work.
West Midlands Crime Falls: Knife and Gun Offences Plunge
Knife crime, gun discharges, burglaries, robberies, and vehicle crime have all fallen in the West Midlands, with nearly 6,000 fewer victims compared to last year, according to ONS figures.
Solihull Police Hunt Bike Rider After Coffee Shop Incident
West Midlands Police are searching for a person who used an orange bike to flee after an attempted robbery outside Swan Yard coffee shop in Knowle.
Masked Robbers Target Boots Pharmacy in Wombourne
Staffordshire Police are investigating a robbery at Boots pharmacy in Wombourne where masked men accessed the till. Officers appeal for witnesses.
Teen girl and woman die at West Mersea beach
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after a tragic incident at West Mersea beach in Essex. A third person remains in hospital in serious condition.
Man Seriously Injured, Police Seal Off Birmingham Square
A man in his 40s was found seriously injured on Hurst Street in Birmingham city centre. Police sealed off the area and are investigating. No arrests have been made.
Birmingham Man Arrested on Beach Released Under Probe
A 70-year-old from Birmingham arrested on Aberavon Beach for possession of a bladed article and breach of bail has been released under investigation, police confirm.
Suspect Hunted After Coffee Shop Robbery Attempt
Police are searching for a suspect following an attempted robbery outside a coffee shop in Birmingham, West Midlands. The incident occurred on November 15, 2024, and no injuries were reported.
Police Hunt Three Wanted Cocaine Dealers in Birmingham
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for information to trace Brandon Wesley, 29, Jason Morrall, 40, and Danial Azim, 26, wanted for supplying large amounts of crack cocaine and heroin in Birmingham.
Appeal for Three Men in West Midlands Drug Probe
Police are seeking three men in connection with a drug supply operation in the West Midlands. Detectives have released images and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Birmingham's Worst ASB Streets Revealed: Full List
Longbridge is Birmingham's new antisocial behaviour capital with 280 offences in 12 months to May, followed by Aston (239) and Small Heath and Highgate (230). Full list of worst streets.
Birmingham Teens Raped Escort in Zombie Knife Robbery
Two Birmingham teenagers robbed two escorts at knifepoint and raped one, a court heard. Mohammed Iqbal and Zakariya Hussain deny rape but admit robbery and false imprisonment.
Dudley Council Set to Ban E-Scooters After Crash
Dudley Council is set to ban e-scooters from town centres after a 73-year-old woman was seriously injured in Stourbridge. Councillors unanimously backed a motion citing 1,400 annual casualties nationally.
Raneem's Law pilot expanded in West Midlands
A pilot scheme placing domestic abuse specialists in West Midlands Police control rooms is expanded, with funding of £440,820 from the Home Office to increase specialist coverage.
Off-duty officer charged in fatal Bramcote crash
Off-duty police officer Daniel Cartwright, 31, charged with death by dangerous driving after e-bike crash killed 16-year-old Ryley Hutson in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire.
Police Appeal After Man Racially Abused in Walsall
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they want to speak to after a man was allegedly racially abused in Park Street, Walsall on 27 June.
Hand Grenades Found at Cradley Heath Home: Man Arrested
A man in his 50s was arrested after hand grenades, firearms, and ammunition were found at a home in Cradley Heath. Bomb squad called in; police say no wider threat to public.
Midland robber headbutts officer, jailed for 38 months
Gary Crane, 48, pushed over a shopkeeper and headbutted a police officer during arrest in Rugby. Jailed for 38 months after admitting robbery and assault.
Axe Seized in Birmingham Street After Wanted Man Arrested
An axe was seized and a man wanted for burglaries was arrested after being seen acting suspiciously on Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, as part of Operation Fearless.
CCTV Upgrade in Sutton Coldfield After String of Crimes
New high-tech digital CCTV cameras are being installed in Sutton Coldfield town centre as the first project funded by the £20m Pride in Place pot, addressing community safety concerns after a series of crimes.
DVSA Crackdown on Fly-Tipping: Licences at Risk, Vehicles Seized
Drivers face licence removal and vehicle seizure as DVSA and Environment Agency launch crackdown on fly-tipping. Recent operation in North East uncovered multiple waste carrier breaches.
Locksmith scams: victims charged up to £2,200
Victims report being charged up to £2,200 by rogue locksmiths. One paid £2,209 after a sponsored ad promised £45. Complaints to MLA rose 147% in early 2026.
Reward for Birmingham Man Wanted Over Police Attack
A £2,500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of Mahroy Stephenson, 30, wanted for attacking a police officer with a baton in Handsworth on July 3.
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Man with Distinctive Tattoo Sought for Sexual Assault
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of a man with a distinctive tattoo following a sexual assault on a woman in Birmingham. The incident occurred on 12 October 2024.
Police Raid Cradley Heath Home, Find Hand Grenades
A man in his 50s has been arrested after police discovered hand grenades, firearms, and ammunition during a raid on a property in Cradley Heath.
Merseyside Police First to Deploy Roadside Drink-Driving Tech
Merseyside Police becomes the first UK force to use evidential roadside alcohol-testing technology, allowing officers to charge drink-drivers at the roadside instantly under Operation Take Off.
Blue Badge Parking: 11 Prohibited Places to Avoid
Blue Badge holders face fines if parking in 11 prohibited locations, including bus lanes, cycle lanes, and pedestrian crossings, at any time. Birmingham City Council warns of penalties.
Wanted man says 'tell everyone I love them' after police chase
James Griffiths, 21, was convicted of dangerous driving after a police chase in Wolverhampton. He rammed police cars, sped at 50mph in a 30mph zone, and was found hiding nearby.
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