Police Probe Spitting Incident on West Midlands Train
British Transport Police are investigating after a man was spat at on a train in the West Midlands. The victim was left distressed and officers are appealing for witnesses.
Category : Community Safety
Shooting at World Cup Fan Zone in San Jose Kills One
A shooting at a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, left one dead and another with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred at San Pedro Square, where crowds had gathered for watch parties.
Solihull Drivers Face £70 Fines After Grace Period Ends
Drivers in Solihull are now facing £70 fines as new traffic enforcement cameras become operational following a six-month grace period, targeting dangerous driving and congestion.
Fake courier tricked Birmingham man into handing over bank cards
West Midlands Police have released images of two men after a victim was tricked into handing over his bank cards to fake couriers, who then spent £3,000 on an iPhone and other goods in Birmingham city centre.
Eviction Calls Over Traveller Camp in Hodge Hill Park
Travellers have set up camp on Brook Meadow in Hodge Hill, prompting Councillor Majid Mahmood to request eviction proceedings and animal welfare checks.
Police Seek Man After Coseley and Tipton Shop Thefts
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after electrical items, food and cleaning products were stolen from three stores in Coseley and Tipton on June 4.
New Dog Walking Rule: UK Households Face £500 Fine
A new law from Monday 29 June increases fines for dog fouling to £500. The Crime & Policing Act 2026 allows councils to issue higher penalties for breaches of public space protection orders.
BMW and Mercedes Among Top Stolen Cars in Birmingham
Ford remains the most stolen car in the West Midlands, but Toyota thefts rise 7.6% and Mitsubishi thefts surge 64%. Overall vehicle thefts down 15.5% in two years.
Community raises £20k for sacked Morrisons manager
More than £20,000 has been raised for Sean Egan, a Morrisons manager sacked after tackling a shoplifter who spat in his face at the Aldridge store. The community supports his tribunal case.
WMP Still Hunting Five Wanted Suspects Months On
West Midlands Police continue to seek five suspects, including Kyron Clifton, Duane Glanville, Leonard Cera, Jaspreet Jawandha, and Rafiq Bogle-Fredericks, who have evaded capture since last year.
New curfew for drivers under 24 in NI from October 1
Drivers under 24 in Northern Ireland face new restrictions from October 1 under Graduated Driver Licensing, including a curfew on carrying passengers aged 14-20 between 11pm and 6am.
Midlands Drivers Urged Not to Drive in World Cup Crackdown
Police in the Midlands arrest three in Bilsthorpe for drink-driving during World Cup; Inspector warns against driving under influence as summer heat and football matches increase pub visits.
UK Heatwave Drowning Death Toll Hits Seven
Seven people have died in UK open water incidents during the heatwave, including a 15-year-old boy and a 55-year-old woman, prompting urgent safety warnings from police.
High Court Injunction Targets Late-Night Car Meets in London Borough
A High Court injunction in Kensington and Chelsea bans car meets from 6pm to 7am, targeting dangerous driving and noise to protect residents.
Police Seek Man Over Handsworth Harassment Incident
West Midlands Police have released a photo of a man they want to speak to after a harassment incident on Heathfield Road, Handsworth, on 1 June.
Drivers Face Unlimited Fine for Heatwave Dog Mistake
Drivers could face an unlimited fine under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 for leaving dogs in hot cars during the UK heatwave, warns Confused.com.
Man Hospitalized After Broad Daylight Attack in Dudley
A man was taken to hospital after an attack in Dudley near Pegasus Island. West Midlands Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses.
Birmingham speed zones not enforced, MP claims
MP Paulette Hamilton says too many drivers ignore speed limits in Birmingham due to inconsistent enforcement, citing Chester Road in Erdington as a danger spot.
Police Release CCTV After New Street Sexual Assault
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on New Street in Birmingham city centre on April 2.
Police Defend World Cup Morning Drink-Drive Operation
West Midlands Police stopped over 70 vehicles in Dudley after England's World Cup win, finding no drink-drivers but defending the operation against online criticism.
Teen throws pensioner's mobility scooter keys in bush
A 75-year-old man was left stranded in Tamworth after a teen threw his mobility scooter keys into bushes following an attempted theft. Police appeal for witnesses.
Digbeth Coach Station crime drops 63% after crackdown
Police report a 63% reduction in crime at Digbeth Coach Station after a crackdown on aggressive begging, drugs, and abuse, with a 50% drop in police calls since June 2025.
B&M Row Over Dog Left in Hot Car During Heatwave
A man threatened to punch a woman in a Lichfield B&M store after she claimed to have 'liberated' his dog from a van in 34°C heat during the red alert heatwave.
Tree Surgeon Banned for Drug Driving in Handsworth
Richard Smith, 50, was banned from driving for a year after police caught him smoking a cannabis joint in Handsworth. He pleaded guilty to drug driving at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Birmingham dad gives up drinking after BBQ drink-drive charge
Martin Winstanley, 40, was banned from driving for 12 months after being caught 9mcg over the alcohol limit following a family BBQ in Birmingham.
Police Boost St Andrew's Patrols Against Car Cannibals
West Midlands Police has increased patrols around Birmingham City FC's stadium on matchdays due to 'car cannibals' stripping vehicles, not football-related issues, a court revealed.
Birmingham Police on Stabbings After 12 Days of Violence
Three men were stabbed in Birmingham city centre in 12 days. West Midlands Police reassures the public with increased patrols and a relentless approach to knife crime.
Supermarket Parent-Child Parking Age Limit Warning
Start Rescue warns UK drivers of age limits for parent-child parking at Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's. Fines possible for rulebreakers with children over 12.
Family releases CCTV of fatal punch to warn one punch can kill
Luke Thompson, 25, died after one punch from bouncer Dylan Maxwell. Family releases footage to warn others. Maxwell jailed for 13 years 10 months.
Car Hits Pedestrians Outside M&S in Ealing, Three Injured
Three people were injured, one seriously, when a car struck pedestrians outside a Marks and Spencer in Ealing, London. An air ambulance was dispatched, and the road remains closed.
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