Police Officer Drank to Cope with Child Abuse Cases
A West Midlands Police officer turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism after dealing with traumatic child sex abuse cases, leading to intoxication at work and gross misconduct findings.
Category : Community Safety
Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assaults on Girls in Birmingham
A man is in police custody after allegedly sexually assaulting two teenage girls, aged 13 and 15, in Birmingham. He also reportedly assaulted two officers and damaged his cell.
New Image Released of Missing Teen, Possibly in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have issued a fresh appeal with a new image of Stacey, a 16-year-old girl missing from Coventry since Tuesday, who may have connections to Birmingham.
Man Jailed for Laser Attack on Police Plane During Firearm Hunt
Richard Beers, 60, was arrested at his Telford home after shining a green laser at a police aircraft assisting in a firearm suspect search. He received a 12-month custodial sentence.
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Police Defend Letby Probe as MP Calls for Retrial
Cheshire Constabulary issues strong statement defending its investigation into nurse Lucy Letby after MP David Davis accuses force of misconduct and demands retrial in parliamentary debate.
Staffordshire Suspect in South West Drug Lab Bust
Six men, including a 48-year-old from Staffordshire, have been charged after police uncovered a sophisticated drugs laboratory in Bitton, South Gloucestershire. They are accused of producing Class A and B drugs like cocaine and mephedrone.
Halesowen Home Burglary: Jewellery Worth Thousands Stolen
Police are investigating a burglary in Halesowen where thieves broke locks and stole high-value jewellery and a PlayStation 5 from a property on Hales Manor Drive between March 19 and 20, 2026.
Teen Denies Bomb Threat at Midlands College
An 18-year-old from Stafford has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges, including threatening to bomb peers at Stafford College and possessing explosives with intent to endanger life.
Willenhall Drug Dealer Faces Deportation After Jail Term
A man in Willenhall has been sentenced to prison for supplying class A drugs and now faces potential deportation to Jamaica, despite living in the UK since childhood.
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Man Faces Deportation After Jail for Drug Supply
A man from Jamaica, who came to the UK as a child, could be deported after being sentenced for supplying heroin and cocaine in Willenhall, with police finding nearly 300 wraps of drugs.
Man Dies in Police Custody Hours After Arrest, IOPC Investigates
A 41-year-old man died at a custody facility in Stoke-on-Trent less than three hours after his arrest. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched a full investigation into the incident.
Walsall Car Thief Arrested in Under 20 Minutes
West Midlands Police swiftly detained a 24-year-old man in Bentley, Walsall, recovering a stolen car less than 20 minutes after the crime was reported on Thursday night.
Three Officers Face Misconduct Probe After Birmingham Dad Shot
Three police officers are under investigation for potential misconduct after Marcus Meade, a Birmingham father, was fatally shot during a mental health incident on Christmas Eve 2024.
Cousins jailed for kidnapping and torture in £3m blackmail plot
Two cousins have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the sadistic kidnapping and torture of a man in a failed £3 million extortion attempt against his family in Birmingham.
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Armed Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer in Birmingham Street
Armed officers swarmed Slade Road in Stockland Green, detaining a 43-year-old man who was later charged with possession of an imitation firearm and intent to supply Class A drugs.
West Midlands Police Records 500+ Pet Thefts in 5 Years
A Freedom of Information request reveals West Midlands Police received 535 pet theft reports from 2021 to 2025, with dogs being the most targeted animals.
Boy Critical After Tamworth Bicycle and Car Crash
A young boy is fighting for his life after a serious collision between a bicycle and a car on Hockley Road in Tamworth. Staffordshire Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Man Charged with Kidnapping After Ambulance Theft
A 31-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has been charged with kidnap and multiple driving offences after allegedly stealing an ambulance from Royal Stoke University Hospital with a patient and paramedic inside. No injuries were reported in the incident, whi
Derby Ranger Honoured for 16 Years and 40,000 Miles
Jon McKenzie, a Cathedral Quarter Ranger in Derby, has received a long service award after patrolling the city's streets for 16 years, covering an estimated 40,000 miles and supporting local businesses and visitors.
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Birmingham City Centre Attempted Rapes: Man Arrested After Two Attacks
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape following two separate attacks on women in Birmingham city centre within a ten-minute timeframe during the early hours of Friday morning.
Man Arrested After Two Women Attacked in Birmingham
A 21-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of attempted rape after two women were attacked within minutes in Birmingham city centre early Friday morning.
Asylum Seeker Jailed 15 Years for Raping Midlands Girl
Ahmad Mulakhil, an Afghan asylum seeker, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in the Midlands, with the attack triggering protests in Nuneaton.
Police Seek Witnesses After Birmingham Shooting
West Midlands Police are investigating a shooting on Montgomery Street in Birmingham, where a man was injured. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Security Guard Rips Clothes Off Alleged Shoplifter in Waitrose
A determined security guard at a Waitrose in Bristol tackled an alleged shoplifter by ripping his clothes off to prevent his escape, sparking debate over retail theft policies.
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Man Shot on Doorstep in Sparkbrook, Police Hunt Gunman
A man in his 30s was shot on a doorstep in Montgomery Street, Sparkbrook, suffering chest and shoulder injuries. Police are investigating, examining CCTV, and appealing for witnesses.
Crewe Chef Jailed for Stalking Ex via Hacking
Michael Merrington, 31, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for unauthorized access to his ex-partner's accounts, threats to share intimate photos, assault, and property damage.
Police Seek Pair After Pensioner's Wallet Stolen on Solihull Bus
West Midlands Police have released an image of two women they wish to speak to after a pensioner in his 80s had his wallet stolen while travelling on a bus in Solihull last month.
Tamworth Park Terrorised by Biker Yobs, Police Appeal
Staffordshire Police have released a photo of suspect riders terrorising Wigginton Park in Tamworth with motorbikes, quad bikes, and scooters, causing alarm and distress to residents.
Wolverhampton People Smuggler Jailed in Dressing Gown Arrest
Ramal Briem, who charged £1,500 per person to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison after being arrested at his home in a purple dressing gown.
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Sparkbrook Street Sealed Off After Police and Ambulance Response
Emergency services responded to an incident on Montgomery Street in Sparkbrook, with police and paramedics sealing off the area. Updates are ongoing as authorities investigate.
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