Train attack suspect faces new attempted murder charges
Anthony Williams, the suspect in the Huntingdon train stabbing, now faces seven new charges, including two counts of attempted murder in Peterborough. Learn the latest on this developing case.
Category : Community Safety
Birmingham's B15 is UK's top burglary hotspot
Birmingham's B15 postcode has the highest burglary claims rate in Britain. Discover the UK's top hotspots and 7 expert tips to secure your home this winter.
Woman charged with arson after Birmingham house fire
A 38-year-old woman faces arson charges after a house fire in Witton where four children were present. Emergency services responded to Deykin Avenue property.
Birmingham rapper jailed for petrol station flamethrower attack
Omar Abdirizak, known as Twista Cheese, sentenced to six years and nine months for robbery and arson after using a makeshift flamethrower at a Birmingham petrol station.
Half of Birmingham feels unsafe on roads
New research reveals 50% of Birmingham residents feel unsafe on local roads, with dangerous driving and poor conditions cited as major concerns. Discover the findings and what needs to change.
£30 gadget could be your best defence against car thieves
The Technaxx TX-100 plug-in alarm offers affordable vehicle security with motion detection and 110dB siren. Currently 25% off at £29.99. Protect your car today!
Birmingham drug dealer jailed for attack and cannabis
Xiao Long Lin from Birmingham sentenced to over two years for vicious metal pole assault and dealing cannabis worth £12,000. Read the full court details.
Birmingham hospital car park road rage incident
A mother was knocked down in a Birmingham hospital car park during a road rage incident. Aprile Rogan received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Family man died in fall after police taser incident
Ayuub Abdi, 34, fell to his death after being tasered by police while climbing through a window in Handsworth. The inquest continues as family pays tribute.
Girl, 9, mauled by XL Bully-type dog in Birmingham
A nine-year-old girl was horrifically mauled by an XL Bully-type dog in Erdington. Her mother recalls the chilling moment her daughter thought she would die. Police are searching for the owner.
11-year-old girl dies in suspected drug death
An 11-year-old girl from Helensburgh has died in a suspected drug-related incident. Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the tragic death.
Man stabbed to death in Coventry: Murder probe launched
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill. A 28-year-old man is in custody. Call 101 with information.
Erdington arrest after machete and drugs found in car
West Midlands Police arrested a man in his 30s after discovering Class A drugs and a machete during a stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Sutton Road. Read the full update.
Neighbour jailed for parking space stabbing in Glasgow
Stephen McAulay, 35, stabbed James Duncan multiple times in a parking row. The victim suffered life-changing injuries including significant vision loss. Read the full court details.
Birmingham Burglars Threaten Family, Steal Gold
Three raiders broke into an Erdington home, threatened the occupants, and stole gold and valuables before fleeing in a stolen car. Police are investigating.
Most Wanted Criminal Klayton Smith Dies in Prison
Klayton Smith, once named on a most wanted list for violent offences including a robbery on a 78-year-old, has died in HMP Lowdham. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.
Man sold lethal chemical online for £100
Miles Cross admitted encouraging suicide by selling a lethal chemical for £100. Two people died. He will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
Birmingham man arrested in £1.1m crypto heist
Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch from victims driving from Oxford to London. Thames Valley Police have made four arrests including a Birmingham man.
Arrest after 2am assault at Birmingham Bob Shop
West Midlands Police arrest man in his 20s after assault at Small Heath convenience store. Victim hospitalised with non-life-threatening head injury. Read the latest.
Police Appeal After Serious Injury on Lawley Middleway
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man was found with a serious head injury on Lawley Middleway, Birmingham. Call 101 with information.
Unfit driver jailed after fatal crash kills woman
A 74-year-old man from Rugby has been sentenced to prison after a crash caused by a medical episode killed one woman and seriously injured another. He had ignored doctors' orders to stop driving. Read the full story.
Birmingham Bob Shop sealed off by police
Police have sealed off Bob Shop 4 on Green Lane in Small Heath following an incident. The cordon remains as investigations continue. Follow for live updates.
Camp leader drugged children in 'sweet game'
Former vet Jon Ruben, 76, laced sweets with sedatives and sexually assaulted children at his Midlands summer camp. Eight victims hospitalised in horrific case.
Shropshire woman in court over alleged Hamas support
Sarah Wilkinson, 62, from Bishop's Castle faces terrorism charges for alleged social media support of Hamas. Her trial is set for January 2027 at Birmingham Crown Court.
Man in court over £3,000 theft from 90-year-old
Cornel Birzoi, 53, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with fraud and theft targeting elderly men in the Black Country. Follow for live updates.
Police seal off Birmingham's Bob Shop 4 in Small Heath
West Midlands Police have cordoned off a Small Heath convenience store. Discover the latest on this ongoing incident and the history of Bob Shops in the city.
Man arrested after Birmingham teen stabbed to death
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender following the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Yassin Alama in Handsworth. Police continue to hunt for suspect Oumar Traore, 17.
Teenager arrested in Birmingham terror probe
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Bartley Green on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating materials and possession for terrorist purposes. Report suspicious activity to police.
Appeal for Birmingham New Street sex attack victim
British Transport Police are urgently seeking a woman sexually assaulted at Birmingham New Street Station's Eastern Plaza on October 18. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Man charged with GBH at Birmingham sports bar
A Birmingham sports bar has its licence suspended after a serious assault left a man with head injuries. Benjamin Duprey, 34, has been charged with GBH.
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