Thief Jailed for 16 Shoplifts and Attack in West Midlands
A prolific shoplifter who stole £3,000 worth of goods from an Oldbury store over 34 days and assaulted a security guard has been sentenced to 36 weeks in prison.
Category : Community Safety
Derby Road Closed as Police Remove Hazardous Substance After Death
A major road in Derby was shut down after police discovered potentially dangerous substances at a property where a man was found dead. Authorities are working to safely remove the materials.
Man Arrested in Walsall After Fuel Theft Attempt
A 44-year-old man was detained by West Midlands Police on suspicion of theft after being spotted with a fuel can near vehicles on a Pelsall construction site in the early hours.
Driver Flees After Flipping Car Onto Roof in Tamworth
A black Kia Sportage was found on its roof after crashing into a road sign in Tinkers Green Road. Emergency services responded, but the driver had already fled on foot, prompting a police helicopter search.
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Father Dies After Alleged Assault at Fish and Chip Shop
Carl Ennis, 54, passed away after an altercation at The Village Chippy in Stockbridge Village. Police have upgraded the investigation to murder.
Birmingham Pawnbrokers Boost Security After Ram Raid
A Handsworth pawnbroker has installed bollards after thieves drove a car into its store, stealing jewellery. Police continue to investigate with no arrests made yet.
Birmingham Rapist Gets 20-Year Extended Sentence for Sex Attacks
Juma Ahmadi, 46, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences. Judge Laura Hobson described him as unable to control his sexual urges and posing a significant risk to public safety.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Smethwick Shooting
A 23-year-old man, Akobi Folarin, faces attempted murder and firearm charges following a shooting in Smethwick. West Midlands Police report the alleged victim was also arrested and released on bail.
Walsall Shop Owner Fined £2k for Underage Vape Sale
A Black Country shop owner has been ordered to pay nearly £2,000 in fines and costs after a vape was sold to underage volunteers during a trading standards investigation in Walsall.
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Birmingham Nightclub Death: Man Pushed Down Stairs
A man died from catastrophic head injuries after being pushed down stairs at a Birmingham nightclub, a court hears. Two defendants deny murder but admit manslaughter.
Police Crackdown on Illegal Streaming Sticks
UK police are targeting millions using 'dodgy fire sticks' for illegal streaming, with bank statement scrutiny and potential fines or prison sentences under Operation Eider.
Man Charged After Police Officer Stabbed in Worcestershire
Soul Henry, 25, faces multiple charges including attempted murder, burglary, and animal cruelty after a female officer was stabbed in Clifton. The officer has been discharged from hospital.
Leicestershire Women's Walking Group Gets £8,000 for Safety
A women's walking community in Market Harborough has received £8,000 in funding to launch a safety programme, including first aid training and equipment, to boost confidence for over 2,000 members.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Officer Stabbed
A female police officer was stabbed in the neck while on duty in Clifton, Worcestershire. Soul Henry, 25, faces multiple charges including attempted murder and burglary.
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Kinahan Henchman Thomas Kavanagh Jailed for 21 Years
Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh, the UK boss of the Kinahan crime group, was sentenced to 21 years for drug smuggling and money laundering from his fortified Midlands mansion.
Tamworth Man Arrested in Firearm and Drug Raid
A 39-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of multiple firearm and drug dealing offences after police executed searches in the Glascote area and near Silver Link Road.
Racist Attacker Follows Sikh Woman Home Before Rape
John Ashby, 32, pleaded guilty to raping a Sikh woman after following her from a bus in Walsall. The court heard he targeted her because he thought she was Muslim, using racial abuse during the attack.
Man Arrested for Murder After Body Found in Birmingham Street
A 27-year-old man was found dead on Mott Street in Hockley after being hit by a vehicle. Police have arrested a 38-year-old on murder suspicion and three others for assisting an offender.
Racist Attacker Armed Before Raping Sikh Woman in Walsall
John Ashby, 32, armed himself with a stick before violently raping a Sikh woman in her Walsall home while subjecting her to anti-Muslim abuse. He changed his plea to guilty after a courtroom outburst.
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Zombie Knife and Drugs Seized in Black Country Arrests
West Midlands Police arrested three men after discovering a zombie-style knife and Class C drugs during a vehicle search in the Pheasey area early Tuesday morning.
Minister Urges Morrisons to Rehire Manager Sacked for Stopping Thief
Robert Jenrick condemns Morrisons for dismissing Sean Egan after 29 years for confronting a shoplifter who spat at him, calling it 'everything wrong in society'.
Man Arrested for Murder After Fatal Birmingham Street Incident
A 27-year-old man was found dead on Mott Street in Hockley, with police arresting a 38-year-old on suspicion of murder and three others for assisting an offender.
Racist Faces Life for Raping Sikh Woman in Walsall Home
John Ashby changed his plea to guilty during trial for a horrific racist and religiously motivated rape in Walsall. The judge is considering a life sentence for the dangerous offender.
Racist Confesses to Raping Sikh Woman in Dramatic Court U-Turn
John Ashby, 32, pleaded guilty to rape, strangulation, robbery, and religiously aggravated assault after a courtroom confrontation. He will be sentenced this Friday.
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Three Arrested Near Birmingham in Counter-Terror Operation
Two women and a man were detained in a vehicle near Birmingham as part of a major counter-terrorism investigation into a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish community venues in London.
Justice Served After Wolverhampton Street Shooting
A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Wolverhampton last year, with five men now convicted for their roles in the reckless attack and associated drug crimes.
Boy, 12, to Stand Trial for Alleged Sex Attack on Woman in 60s
A 12-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting and wounding a woman in her 60s will face trial in October. The child is also charged with intentional strangulation and theft in a case heard at Birmingham Crown Court.
Man Denies Stalking Birmingham MP Jess Phillips in Court
Lee Owens, 47, pleads not guilty to stalking and harassment charges involving Labour MP Jess Phillips, with a trial set for Gloucester Crown Court in May.
Court Outburst in Sikh Woman Rape Trial
John Ashby, 32, faces trial for rape, strangulation, and religiously aggravated assault. A public gallery member confronted him during proceedings at Birmingham Crown Court.
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Birmingham Shooting: Gunshots Fired at Home in Late-Night Attack
A shooting incident in Birmingham saw gunshots fired at a home in the early hours, with police launching an investigation and appealing for witnesses.
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