Robbery Spree Targeting Women Walking Alone Probed
Police are investigating a series of robberies targeting women walking alone in Birmingham, with at least five incidents reported in the past month, prompting increased patrols.
Category : Community Safety
Police Hunt for Rapist in Sandwell Valley Park Attack
Police are hunting a potential rapist after a woman was found injured in Sandwell Valley Country Park; she was taken to hospital and later discharged.
Wolverhampton College fire started deliberately, fire service says
A fire that destroyed part of the former Wolverhampton College campus on Paget Road on Sunday is believed to have been started deliberately, West Midlands Fire Service has confirmed.
Blue Badge Crackdown Targets Three Groups of Permit Holders
A crack team of enforcers is targeting Blue Badge misuse, including relatives using badges without the holder, stolen badges, and dishonest use of lost badges, with fines up to £1,000.
Police Disguise Officers as Joggers to Catch Harassing Drivers
West Mercia Police launch 'Jog On' operation using female officers as joggers to catch drivers harassing women runners, with bodycam footage released showing intercepts.
Digbeth rescue after fall from height
Emergency services rescued a person who fell from height in Digbeth, Birmingham, early Monday. Fire crews used three appliances, technical rescue and a hydraulic platform.
B20 gangster jailed for helping killer and kicking memorial (20.07.2026)
Oliwier Gabis, 20, sentenced to three years and nine months for helping murderer Oumar Traore evade police after Handsworth killing, and desecrating victim's memorial.
Digbeth Rescue: Fire Crews and Police Respond
Fire crews and police are at a rescue incident in Digbeth, Birmingham. Residents are urged to avoid the area. Three fire appliances, technical rescue, and a hydraulic platform are on scene.
Driver Flees Crash Outside West Bromwich Pub, Police Probe
A driver fled the scene of a two-car crash outside the Queen's Head pub in West Bromwich on July 19. One driver suffered minor injuries; police are investigating.
Halesowen Brawl: Parents Told to 'Get a Grip' on Teens
Two teenagers arrested after a 'frightening' brawl on Halesowen High Street, sparking calls for tougher youth punishment and parental accountability.
Biker life-changing injuries Lickey hit-and-run nursery
A motorcyclist in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries after a hit-and-run crash outside Blackwell Montessori Nursery in Lickey. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Police seek fan after Birmingham bar assault
A man in a Morocco football shirt is wanted by police after a security guard was hit with a glass bottle at Slug & Lettuce in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, on July 5.
Handsworth Graveyard Death: Man 'Coping Well' Found Dead
Dejen Tesfay, 29, was found dead in Handsworth Cemetery on May 3, a week after telling a support worker he was 'coping well'. An inquest ruled his death as suicide.
Cradley Heath dad loses job after drink-drive arrest
Gelvin Lyons, 42, was nearly three times over the alcohol limit when found in his car in Brierley Hill. He lost his job as a warehouse driver and was sentenced to a community order with unpaid work and a 42-month driving ban.
Oxygene Licence Suspended After Stabbing and Disorder
Wolverhampton nightclub Oxygene has its licence suspended for three months after a stabbing and a disorder involving 400 youths, with council citing 'significant failures' by the venue.
Birmingham teen fractured spine in unmarked police car crash
A 15-year-old girl suffered a fractured spine and head injury after being struck by an unmarked police car on a zebra crossing in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, her mother says.
Man sentenced for racist texts to police officer
Jez Stracey-Kemp, 40, from Wolverhampton, received a suspended 24-week prison sentence for sending racist and homophobic texts to a West Midlands Police officer after his phones were not returned.
Balsall Heath Diners Barricade Inside Restaurant Amid Attack
Diners and staff at Al-Qamar restaurant in Balsall Heath barricaded themselves inside after a man armed with a baseball bat and knife attacked a pregnant woman outside.
Police get extra powers in two Wolverhampton areas for ASB
West Midlands Police have implemented Public Space Protection Orders in Wolverhampton city centre and Bentley Bridge to combat anti-social behaviour during the summer holidays.
Motorcyclist Rammed Off Bike in Birmingham: Police Hunt Driver
A motorcyclist was deliberately rammed off their bike on Coventry Road in Birmingham on May 23. Police are appealing to identify the driver of a silver Skoda Octavia.
Birmingham Man Gets Community Order for Supermarket Assault
Michael Miah, 49, of Small Heath, received an 18-month community order and a restraining order after punching his ex-wife in a supermarket car park, leaving her briefly unconscious.
Sparkbrook shopkeeper chases machete robbers with hockey stick
A Birmingham shopkeeper chased three armed robbers wielding machetes from his Sparkbrook store using a hockey stick. No injuries reported.
Halesowen High Street Blocked: Major Disruption
Halesowen High Street is blocked by an emergency services incident, causing major disruption. Buses diverted, drivers advised to avoid area. West Midlands Police to issue statement.
Midland petrol station thanks community after fuel thieves pay back
D.C Edginton & Sons in Studley praised the community after two fuel thieves paid back a total of £80 following a social media appeal, sending a warning to others.
Driver fined for parking on zig zag lines in Birmingham
A Birmingham motorist received three points and a fine after stopping on zig zag lines while shopping, as confirmed by Stechford & North Yardley Police.
Birmingham Diner Recalls Baseball Bat and Knife Attack
A Birmingham woman recounts how a man targeted diners with a baseball bat and knife at Al-Qamar restaurant, leaving a woman seriously injured.
Teen Jailed for Three Years for Loaded Gun in Birmingham
A 17-year-old boy was sentenced to three years in prison after being caught with a loaded 9mm handgun, ammunition, and cash in Birmingham. He claimed he held the gun for an older friend.
Elderly Couple Attacked by Bike-Riding Robber in Sandwell
An elderly couple in their 80s were attacked and robbed by a man on a bike in Sandwell after a shopping trip, leaving the husband with facial injuries.
Council Security Upgrades Amid £130K Encampment Costs
Birmingham City Council pledges security improvements across 32 parks after unauthorised encampments cost £132,770 in enforcement and clean-up between April and June 2026.
Dog Travel Safety: 33% Unrestrained, Risking £5,000 Fine
Nearly 33% of dogs are unrestrained in cars, risking £5,000 fines. Over 20% of drivers unaware of the law, with 29% distracted and 4% causing collisions.
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