Woman in 20s Seriously Injured in M5 Crash
A woman in her 20s suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 near Birmingham, involving three cars and a van, prompting a police investigation.
Category : Community Safety
Birmingham mum avoids jail for school bomb threat
Davina Frost, 28, of Sheldon, threatened to plant a bomb at a Birmingham primary school, forcing 379 pupils and 40 staff into lockdown. She received a 16-month suspended sentence due to severe mental health issues.
Machete gang jailed for West Midlands burglaries
A gang including a man from Rowley Regis has been jailed for a series of violent burglaries in the West Midlands, where victims were threatened with machetes.
£2,500 Reward for Arrest After Officer Injured in Birmingham
A £2,500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of a man after a police officer sustained head injuries in Birmingham on March 22.
Police Vow to Turn 'Intimidating' High Streets into 'Safe Spaces'
West Midlands Police vow to dismantle criminal networks using mini marts for child sexual abuse and exploitation, scaling up Operation Fearless to turn high streets into safe spaces.
Family fun day sparks traffic chaos in Streetly
A family fun day in Streetly caused severe traffic jams, with 20-minute journeys taking over two hours and cars parked on verges and roundabouts.
Three UK Schools Locked Down After Weapon Report
Two 18-year-olds arrested after armed police responded to reports of a weapon near schools in Hersham, Surrey. Three schools locked down, later lifted.
Dangerous Driver Shouted 'Tell Everyone I Love Them'
A dangerous driver in Wolverhampton shouted 'tell everyone I love them' during his arrest after leading police on a chase and crashing into a lamppost.
Hit-and-run driver shouts 'tell everyone I love them' after chase
Joshua Griffiths, 21, rammed two police cars during a Wolverhampton chase after a hit-and-run. He pleaded guilty to five charges and will be sentenced next month.
Police Find Firearm in Vehicle in Dudley, Arrest Teen
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after West Midlands Police discovered a firearm in a vehicle in Dudley. The arrest follows a proactive patrol by officers.
Birmingham Man, 70, Arrested on Beach Over Blade
A 70-year-old Birmingham man was arrested at Aberavon Beach in Port Talbot on suspicion of possessing a bladed article and breaching bail conditions.
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Man jailed after police find pistol in shoe
A West Midlands man has been jailed for four years after police discovered a loaded parlour pistol hidden inside a shoe during a routine stop.
Armed Police Alert in Tipton After Damaged Vehicle
Police cordoned off St Marks Road in Tipton after a vehicle was found damaged. Officers launched an investigation and urge anyone with information to contact them.
Birmingham bin boss apologises over 'rushed' collection changes
Birmingham's new waste chief apologises after major bin collection changes, including fortnightly rubbish, are rolled out amid accusations of being 'rushed' and poorly communicated.
Four Arrested in Bloxwich Drug Raids, Cash Seized
Four people were arrested in early-morning raids in Bloxwich as part of a county lines operation. Police seized a large amount of cash and suspected Class A drugs.
Five Men Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursued Into Birmingham
Five men were arrested after a stolen vehicle was pursued from Staffordshire into Birmingham. The incident involved a police chase and resulted in charges including dangerous driving.
Four men and boy arrested after police chase stolen car
Five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested after West Midlands Police pursued a stolen car from Hockley to Edgbaston in the early hours of July 21.
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Appeal after theft from car in Harborne
Police are appealing for information after a theft from a car in Harborne, Birmingham. Items including a laptop and wallet were stolen.
Police Hunt Man Over Bearwood Petrol Station Card Theft
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal to trace a man after a car break-in in Harborne and fraudulent use of a stolen bank card at a Bearwood petrol station.
Milk thief strikes in Lozells: Dad loses £28 weekly deliveries
A Lozells father has been targeted for months as a thief repeatedly steals his £28 milk, eggs, and juice deliveries, prompting police involvement.
Woman assaulted on West Bromwich High Street
A woman was assaulted in an unprovoked attack on West Bromwich High Street in broad daylight. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to identify.
Woman in underwear steals milk, sparks puns
A woman dressed only in black underwear was caught on doorbell camera stealing milk bottles from a Bearwood home at 5.10am. Birmingham Live readers react with puns.
Bouncer Killing Exposes Security Industry
A Birmingham bouncer was killed by a punch from an unlicensed doorman, revealing power struggles and broken rules in the security industry.
Six Birmingham Schools Set for Road Safety Upgrades
Birmingham Council proposes safety measures for six schools under Safer School Journeys programme, aiming for zero road deaths or serious injuries.
Six West Midlands Schools Set for Road Safety Upgrades
Six schools in the West Midlands will receive new road safety measures, including speed bumps and crossings, to improve pupil safety after successful council bids.
Police Probe Deliberate Fires in Stoke-on-Trent Park
Police are investigating multiple deliberate fires at Park Hall Country Park in Stoke-on-Trent, with teenagers on e-scooters seen in the area.
Jail death inquest: Man acted 'strange' after arrest
Peter Lynch, 61, was found dead in his cell at HMP Moorland in October 2024. An inquest heard he behaved oddly after arrest, refusing to speak and giving only cryptic answers.
Redditch Boy Seriously Injured in Scooter Crash
A boy riding a scooter was seriously injured after colliding with a van in Redditch. He was airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital for emergency care.
Police Hunt Off-Road Bikers in Bilston
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify two people after a motorcycle with no registration plate was ridden along footpaths in Bilston on May 5, causing a nuisance and potential danger.
Witness appeal after man hit by car in Wolverhampton
Police appeal for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Wolverhampton's Ring Road at Chapel Ash, suffering potentially serious injuries.
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