Quinton Rocked by Three Major Crashes, One Fatal
The Quinton area of Birmingham has been struck by three serious road incidents in less than four weeks, including a fatal crash that claimed the life of father-of-two Lee Bowden.
Category : Community Safety
Arrest After Driver Allegedly Brandishes Knife in Tipton
West Midlands Police arrested a 21-year-old man in Tipton after reports of a motorist driving while pointing a blade on Monday evening. Officers seized a knife from the vehicle.
Mum Sells Fake Oasis Tickets, Walks Free from Court
A Staffordshire mother exploited her connections to wealthy individuals to sell counterfeit Oasis tickets, defrauding 11 victims out of approximately £4,000. She received a community order and must pay compensation.
Second Man Charged in Primrose Hill Student Stabbing Case
An 18-year-old has been charged with grievous bodily harm and violent disorder following the death of Finbar Sullivan, a 21-year-old filmmaking student, in Primrose Hill. Another man previously appeared in court charged with murder.
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Police Appeal After Sexual Assault on Broad Street
West Midlands Police release an image of a man wanted for questioning after a woman was sexually assaulted at a bar on Broad Street in Birmingham last December.
Police Seek Man After Sexual Assault at Birmingham Bar
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to regarding a sexual assault at a bar on Broad Street in Birmingham in December.
Police Issue CCTV Image After Solihull Purse Theft
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal following a distraction theft in Shirley, Solihull, where a woman's purse was stolen near Parkgate Shopping Centre.
Police Probe NEC Birmingham Trouble After Bus Vandalism
West Midlands Police are investigating criminal damage at the NEC after viral TikTok footage showed masked youths smashing a bus and causing chaos at the exhibition centre.
Midlands Men Charged in Counter-Terror Operation
Two Midlands men and a London woman face charges of aggravated burglary and criminal damage following a counter-terror probe into a business premises attack in Fleet, Hampshire, with one also charged for assaulting a police officer.
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Men Escape Injury in Dudley Bus Shelter Crash
Two young men had an incredibly lucky escape after their car crashed into and destroyed a bus shelter in Dudley early Tuesday morning, sustaining only non-serious injuries.
Royal Marine Jailed for One-Punch Killing in Exmouth
A Royal Marine has been sentenced to three and a half years for the manslaughter of Cemal John Yilmaz, 29, in a one-punch attack. His parents are campaigning for justice and awareness.
CCTV Image Released in Dudley Town Centre Assault Investigation
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after two men were assaulted in Dudley town centre in February. Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to.
Birmingham Activist Doubts Knife Crime Halving Goal
A Birmingham youth worker expresses skepticism about the government's decade-long plan to halve knife crime, calling for more comprehensive community-based solutions.
Police Hunt Suspect in Birmingham M&S Robbery and Assault
West Midlands Police are searching for Patrick McCarron, 38, wanted for robbery and assault at an M&S Foodhall in Sheldon Retail Park on March 6.
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Missing 92-Year-Old Man May Have Traveled to Merry Hill
West Mercia Police urgently appeal for public help to locate David, 92, missing from Kidderminster since Monday morning, possibly heading to West Bromwich via Merry Hill Shopping Centre.
Walsall Crash: 80mph Car Leads to Arrests, Drugs, Weapons Seized
A car reached speeds of 80mph before crashing in Walsall, leading to the arrest of three men and the recovery of cash, class A drugs, and weapons including a baseball bat and machete.
Solihull Woman Arrested in Warwickshire Murder Probe
A 51-year-old woman from Solihull has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, becoming the fifth person detained in connection with the death of Carl Stephens in Kenilworth.
Staffordshire Rapist Jailed for 13 Years After Five-Year Abuse
Robert James Hough, 56, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting a woman repeatedly between 2016 and 2021.
Armed Police Respond to Oldbury Crash After Weapons Reports
Armed police were deployed to Wolverhampton Road in Oldbury after a car crashed into multiple vehicles and reports of weapons. No weapons were found and no arrests made.
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Birmingham Man Charged After Stolen Car Pursuit
A 34-year-old man from Bordesley Green faces multiple driving charges after police stopped a stolen vehicle in Longleat Avenue, Edgbaston, following a pursuit.
Man Guilty in Birmingham Flat Fire Killing
Stephen Dale has been convicted of manslaughter and arson for setting fire to Daniel Gardner's flat in Highters Heath, resulting in his death from severe burns and smoke inhalation.
M54 Speeding Stop Leads to £290k Drugs Seizure
A vehicle spotted driving at speed on the M54 resulted in a significant police operation, uncovering an estimated £290,000 worth of suspected class A drugs, cash, and weapons in Telford and Dudley.
Major Fire in Birmingham Tunnel Residents Fear to Use
A significant fire broke out in a Handsworth tunnel filled with fly-tipped rubbish, with locals expressing fear of using the passage even during daylight hours.
Police Hunt Gunman After Teen Shot at Ward End Park
West Midlands Police are searching for a gunman after a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting at the Foxton Road entrance to Ward End Park on April 10, 2026.
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Thug Jailed for Pushing Girlfriend From Solihull Tower Block
Jordan Herring, 22, laughed as he was sentenced for pushing his girlfriend Bobbie Goodman from a fourth-floor window in Chelmsley Wood, causing life-changing injuries.
Stop and Search Standards: Public Consultation Launched
The College of Policing has launched a public consultation seeking feedback on proposed revisions to stop and search standards, aiming to improve interaction quality and address disproportionate impacts.
Man Charged with Driving Offences in Birmingham After Car Recovery
A 34-year-old man from Bordesley Green has been charged with multiple driving offences after police recovered a stolen car in Edgbaston, Birmingham, following a short pursuit.
Dad's Warning After Family Dog Kills Teen in Essex
A devastated father issues a stark warning to pet owners after his 19-year-old daughter was tragically killed by their family lurcher, which had shown no previous signs of aggression.
Thug Jailed for 14 Years After Glass Bottle Stabbing
Marc Bell stabbed a man in the stomach with a broken bottle during a shop theft confrontation in Burton-upon-Trent, receiving a 14-year prison sentence.
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Drivers Who Kill May Avoid Immediate Prison Under New Law
A quiet change in driving laws under The Sentencing Act 2026 gives courts more flexibility in sentencing drivers convicted of causing death or serious injury, sparking concerns about justice for victims' families.
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