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Officer Battered with Own Baton in Scuffle
A West Midlands Police officer was repeatedly struck with his own baton during a violent struggle with a suspect in Birmingham. The officer sustained injuries but continued to make the arrest.
Category : Community Safety
Barbecue Fire Destroys Three Homes in Coventry
A gas barbecue in a Coventry garden ignited a fence, spreading to three homes and several cars. No injuries reported; fire crews worked through the night.
Kidderminster Bomb Squad Called After Unexploded Ordnance Found
A 100-metre police cordon is in place in Kidderminster after an unexploded ordnance was discovered in an unoccupied property on Ismere Way, prompting evacuations and a bomb squad response.
Topless man 'taken to ground' by police; force defends arrest
West Mercia Police says a topless man was not knocked unconscious during an arrest in Worcester, despite viral video speculation. The force states the 10-second clip shows a proportionate tactic to detain a man who had headbutted another man, breaking his
Viral Arrest Video Sparks Debate in West Midlands
A viral video showing a man being thrown to the ground by police in a West Midlands city has ignited debate over police tactics and use of force.
Man charged with A38 attack near Sutton Coldfield
Edward Osbourne, 21, has been charged with assaulting a woman on the A38 near Sutton Coldfield, causing facial and hand injuries. He is remanded in custody.
Armed Police Search Birmingham Street After Gun Report
Armed police descended on Mount Street in Nechells, Birmingham, after reports of a man with a gun. No evidence of shots fired was found, and investigations continue.
Birmingham man charged after station attack leaves victim critical
Paul Grant, 61, from Sparkhill, Birmingham, and Mark Hughes, 34, from Worcester, have been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after a man was repeatedly stamped and punched at Worcester Foregate Street Station on July 3. The victim remains in c
CCTV released after Dudley store alcohol theft and threat
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after alcohol was stolen and a worker threatened at a store on Birmingham New Road, Dudley.
Police probe rape near Birmingham shopping centre
Police are investigating a reported rape near a Birmingham shopping centre. Officers were called to the scene on Sunday evening and inquiries are ongoing.
Police defend arrest footage of topless man in Worcester
West Mercia Police says viral video of topless man being taken to ground in Worcester is only 10 seconds of a wider incident; man had headbutted another, breaking his nose.
Stafford Teenager Threatens Bomb College Attack
A 17-year-old from Stafford was arrested after playing with homemade explosives and threatening to bomb his college and kill students, leading to a police investigation and court sentencing.
Avoid Area Warning After Huge Wolverhampton Fire
An 'avoid the area' warning remains in place after a huge fire at Jones Skips in Wolverhampton, involving 1,000 tonnes of recycling materials; residents urged to keep doors and windows closed.
Birmingham man jailed for 19 years for fatal flat fire
Stephen Dale, 47, was sentenced to 19 years for manslaughter and arson after setting fire to Daniel Gardner's flat in Highters Heath, Birmingham, killing him.
Fly-tipper who dumped fence panels gets community order
A removals man who dumped fence panels and garden waste on a known fly-tipping hotspot in Birmingham has been handed a community order with 200 hours unpaid work.
Kings Heath Shop Closed Over Mouse Droppings
A convenience store in Kings Heath was shut down after health inspectors discovered mouse droppings, posing serious hygiene risks. The shop has since reopened after deep cleaning.
Woman Raped in Nuneaton High Street: Police Arrest Man
A woman in her 20s reported being raped on Queens Road, Nuneaton between 3am and 3.30am on July 5. A 27-year-old man from Oxfordshire has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Birmingham underpass sealed after reported rape
A woman reported being raped near the Swan Shopping Centre in Yardley, Birmingham, leading to the closure of the Coventry Road underpass for forensic examination and CCTV trawls.
Teen arrested after Cradley Heath crash leaves motorcyclist injured
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drug driving, and possession of Class B drugs after a crash on Halesowen Road in Cradley Heath left a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries.
Fourth arrest in Wolverhampton car park fatal stabbing
A fourth person, a 37-year-old man from Bilston, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in a car park on Clarence Street, Wolverhampton, on July 5.
Fly-tipper dumps waste on known hotspot in Birmingham
A fly-tipper has been caught dumping waste on a known hotspot in Birmingham, with the council pledging to take action against the offender.
Mechanic sentenced for machine gun killing of gang member
Mechanic Theo Bailey, 34, sentenced for the manslaughter of Gavin Parry, 31, a 'Burger Bar Boy' gang member shot dead with a machine gun in Winson Green in 2021.
Predator Jailed 18 Years for Rape During Burglary
Sean Wilcox has been sentenced to 18 years for raping a woman asleep on her sofa during a break-in in Newport Pagnell. He also pleaded guilty to multiple theft and drug offences.
Birmingham rail strikes hit England World Cup quarter-final
TSSA union strikes on July 10-11 will disrupt West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services, coinciding with England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Tributes left at fatal stabbing scene in Wolverhampton
A man in his 20s died from chest injuries in a car park stabbing on Clarence Street in Wolverhampton. Three people have been arrested, and tributes including flowers, candles, and balloons have been left at the scene.
Thug who punched Morrisons worker and threatened staff jailed
Ben Parkinson, 37, punched a Morrisons worker and threatened to stab Co-op staff in two robberies in Worcester. He was jailed for four years and eight months.
Gold Chain Snatched From Man's Neck in Birmingham
Police appeal for witnesses after a man had his gold chain snatched from his neck in Birmingham. The incident occurred on May 15, 2024, in the city centre.
Wanted Man Strikes Officer with Own Baton
Video shows Mahroy Stephenson hitting a police officer with his own baton during an arrest attempt on Soho Road, Handsworth. The officer was treated for a head injury.
Motorcyclist in Life-Threatening Condition After Old Hill Crash
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash on Halesowen Road in Old Hill, Sandwell, on July 5. Emergency services treated the man at the scene before rushing him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Soho Road Jewellery Snatch: Police Seek Two Suspects
West Midlands Police appeal for help identifying two men after a gold chain was snatched from a man's neck on Soho Road, Handsworth, on May 4.
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