Ali Durrani Missing: Birmingham Police Appeal After Year
Ali Durrani vanished from Selly Oak, Birmingham, in February 2025. Police and his parents appeal for information as the search enters its second year.
Category : Community Safety
Man Guilty of Murdering Girl, 9, Seen on CCTV
Deividas Skebas has been found guilty of murdering Lilia Valutyte in Boston. CCTV footage shows him observing the child before the fatal stabbing in July 2022.
Stolen Cars Found in Black Country Lock-Up
Police have recovered six stolen vehicles from across the West Midlands after tracing a car to a Willenhall unit where they were being dismantled for parts.
Teen Charged with Murder of Student Near University
An 18-year-old has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old cybersecurity student near De Montfort University in Leicester.
Tamworth Pervert Jailed After 'No Comment' Interview
Martin Bordoli from Amington in Tamworth has been sentenced to over six years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl, despite initially refusing to comment during police questioning.
Council and Police to Remove Unauthorised Flags in Moseley
Birmingham Council and West Midlands Police are taking urgent action to remove flags put up without permission in Moseley village, following reports of confrontations and community division.
Camp Leader Jailed for Drugging and Abusing Boys
Jon Ruben, a former vet and summer camp leader, has been sentenced to over 23 years for drugging boys with sweets and committing horrific sexual assaults in Leicestershire.
Rapist Jailed 23 Years for Horrific 5-Hour Assault
Bo Yang has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for a prolonged attack involving rape, beating with a metal bar, and using facial recognition to steal money from his victim.
Murderer Admits Guilt Over Boxer and MMA Fighter's Death
Kai Pennell pleads guilty to murdering Duane Keen, a gifted boxer and mixed martial arts competitor, in a property in Wales. The defendant also admitted criminal damage charges.
Birmingham Supermarket Worker Stabbed: Police Issue Image
West Midlands Police urgently seek Reece Allen after a Heron Foods employee was seriously injured in a stabbing during a robbery in Shard End, Birmingham.
Violent Shoplifter Jailed for Assaults in West Bromwich
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for shoplifting offences and violent assaults on a security guard and police officers in West Bromwich.
Wolverhampton Shop Fined £16k for Illicit Tobacco
Easy Mini Market Ltd in Wolverhampton faces a £16,393.66 court bill after Trading Standards found thousands of hidden illicit cigarettes, tobacco, and vapes for a second time.
'Nightmare on Elm Street' T-Shirt Found in Arson Probe
A jury hears how police found a horror film top days after a wheelie bin blaze killed an 82-year-old man in Wednesbury. The defendant denies murder but admits manslaughter.
Birmingham Man Guilty of Murder After BMW Ramming
Michael Povey has been found guilty of murder after deliberately driving his BMW into Lee Baker in Rednal, causing fatal head injuries, then fabricating a story about car theft.
Man Cleared in Gavin Parry Shooting Case
Tyveve Malone found not guilty of possessing a firearm with intent in connection with the fatal shooting of Gavin Parry at a Birmingham industrial estate in 2021.
CCTV Appeal After Perry Barr Robbery: Woman Pulled to Floor
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after a woman was pulled to the floor and robbed of cash on Walsall Road in Perry Barr.
Man Jailed for Six Years Over Attempted Rape on Flight
A father-of-two has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for attempting to rape a woman on an EasyJet flight from Naples to Edinburgh, with the judge noting the lasting psychological impact on the victim.
Police Warn Drivers Over Costly Security Mistakes
Stourbridge Police issue a stark warning to delivery drivers after a vehicle was found locked on a footpath with parcels missing, urging improved security practices.
Police Appeal After Bilston Car Park Brawl
West Midlands Police are investigating a violent disorder involving a group of men in a Bilston car park on Highfields Road. Officers are appealing for public assistance after CCTV reviews.
Birmingham Shop Worker Stabbed Chasing Thief
A Heron Foods employee in Shard End sustained serious injuries after being stabbed while pursuing a suspected shoplifter. Police and paramedics responded to the incident on Heathland Avenue.
Peugeot Driver Arrested After Fleeing Police
A motorist who failed to stop for police in Tipton was arrested after driving into a dead end. The driver, who was not legally permitted to drive, also had his vehicle seized by authorities.
West Midlands Police Rape Case Outcomes Improve
West Midlands Police announces a near doubling of positive outcomes in rape cases, with 416 recorded from April to January, reflecting enhanced investigative approaches.
Birmingham School Warns Parents Over Dangerous Driving
Oasis Academy Short Heath in Birmingham issues urgent warning to parents about dangerous driving during school runs, with police threatening fines and penalty points.
Man Arrested After Teenager Sexually Assaulted in Tipton
A 37-year-old man is in police custody after a teenager was sexually assaulted near the canal in Tipton, West Midlands, with an ongoing investigation.
Drug Dealer Jailed for £2k Louis Vuitton Trainers Purchase
Hamilton De Jesus, 27, has been sentenced to a year in prison after police found class A drugs and expensive trainers bought with criminal proceeds during a raid on his Peterborough home.
Man Dies After Handsworth Disorder, Police Investigate
A 40-year-old man has died in hospital after being found with serious injuries in a supermarket car park on Soho Road, Handsworth. Police are investigating the violent disorder that preceded the incident.
Chef Fakes WhatsApp After Sexual Assault
A former head chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant has been given a suspended sentence for sexual assault and fabricating evidence using a fake WhatsApp generator.
Solihull Man Charged After Police Seize Knife and Drugs
A 28-year-old man from Solihull has been charged with multiple offences, including drug supply and possession of a bladed article, following a police operation in Rubery.
Cambridge Man Jailed for Cocaine-Fuelled Knife Attack
A 35-year-old man from Thetford has been sentenced to 14 years for a brutal knife attack on a friend in Cambridge, fleeing to the airport after the assault.
Mother's Heartbreak After Son's Daylight Murder
A Walsall mother speaks of her unending grief after her 22-year-old son Mohammed Khan was stabbed to death in a brutal daylight attack on Bloxwich Road.
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