Dudley Bar GeeZ Hit by £8k Break-In, Closure
GeeZ bar in King Street, Dudley, was broken into on January 26, causing £8,000 in damage and theft of alcohol and cash, forcing a temporary closure.
Category : Community Safety
West Midlands Police Pledge to Probe All Hate Crimes
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster announces Operation Strive to investigate every hate crime and rebuild community trust following the controversial Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban fallout.
Four Charged in Birmingham County Lines Drug Raids
Four Birmingham men face charges after police raids in Highgate recovered suspected heroin and crack cocaine in a County Lines investigation.
Penkridge Drug Raid: Two Arrested After Police Seize Drugs
Two individuals from Penkridge have been arrested after police discovered approximately 200 snap bags of cannabis, suspected Class A drugs, nitrous oxide canisters, and cash during a morning raid on Wolgarston Way.
Dog Attack Hospitalises Two in Stoke-on-Trent
A man and woman were hospitalised after being mauled by three dogs in Stoke-on-Trent. Police have arrested two people on suspicion of animal control offences.
Dog Mauled to Death in Suspected XL Bully Attack in Derbyshire
A Derbyshire man describes his devastation after his 15-year-old terrier was killed by three suspected XL Bullies in a Littleover park, with a woman arrested.
Inmate Confesses to Killing Fellow Prisoner at Midlands Jail
Damien Ward, 36, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after attacking Dennis Green at HMP Fosse Way in Leicestershire, causing fatal head injuries.
Police Officers Injured by Wheelie Bin in Telford
Two West Midlands Police officers were injured after a wheelie bin was thrown from a footbridge onto their patrol car on the A442 in Telford. Two individuals have been charged.
Aunt's River Rescue Attempt After Toddler Falls into Soar
An inquest hears how a toddler fell into the flooded River Soar in Leicester, with his aunt jumping in to try to save him. The tragic incident occurred during a family walk.
Albanian Thieves Jailed for Targeting Footballer's Home
Two Albanian men have been sentenced to prison for a sophisticated burglary conspiracy that targeted properties across Cheshire, including the home of former Aston Villa player Scott Hogan.
Butcher: Dismembering Partner 'Seemed the Only Way'
Anna Podedworna denies murdering Izabela Zablocka, claiming self-defence after fatal altercation in Normanton home over 15 years ago.
Suspected Mamba Dealer Arrested in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing in Birmingham city centre, seizing a large quantity of suspected mamba.
5-Year Prison Terms for Car Theft Device Possession
New legislation proposes up to five years imprisonment for possessing devices used in tech-enabled vehicle theft, shifting burden of proof to owners.
Three Drug Dealers Arrested in Lye After Police Operation
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Lye after witnessing suspicious activity on a car park. Officers seized drugs, cash, a knife, and mobile phones during the operation.
Teens Arrested After Smethwick Knife Robbery
A man in his 20s was punched and robbed at knifepoint in Norman Road, Smethwick. West Midlands Police arrested two teenagers aged 14 and 17 within 20 minutes of the incident.
Police AI Scandal: Copilot Disabled After Maccabi Ban
West Midlands Police have disabled Microsoft Copilot after AI-generated evidence led to a controversial ban on Israeli football fans, with officials expressing shock at the failure.
MP Hears Youth Pothole Concerns, Lauds Football Club
Alex Burghart MP visited Kelvedon Hatch Primary School and Brentwood Town FC, discussing potholes with pupils and highlighting the club's volunteer-driven success.
Arrest After Sutton Coldfield Shooting
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in Sutton Coldfield that left a man in his 20s critically injured. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Saturday night.
Terrorism Arrest in West Midlands as Police Detain Man
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Lye, West Midlands, on suspicion of terrorism offences including disseminating materials and possession of articles for terrorist purposes.
Body Found Near Willenhall Primary School, Police Investigate
A man's body has been discovered on Delamere Road in Willenhall, close to New Invention Infant School. West Midlands Police are investigating the circumstances of the death.
Police Alert: Fake £10 and £20 Notes in Midlands
Nottinghamshire Police issue urgent warning after three counterfeit cash incidents in Newark, with fake £10 and £20 notes used at takeaways and on Facebook Marketplace.
Four Arrested in £3m Illegal Streaming Crackdown
Police have arrested four people and seized equipment worth £750,000 in raids targeting an illegal IPTV streaming network that generated over £3m in revenue.
Birmingham PlayStation Murder in True Crime Documentary
The brutal hammer attack murder of Kenneth Ford by his friend Gary O'Neill in Tyseley over a PlayStation argument will be examined in a True Crime TV documentary episode airing tonight.
Van Smashes into Dudley Bar in CCTV Footage
CCTV footage captures the moment a van reversed into The Coast bar and restaurant on King Street, Dudley, in the early hours of Sunday morning. West Midlands Police are investigating.
70-Mile Trip for Random House Fire Killing Pensioner
Andrew Gorrell travelled over 70 miles to set a fatal house fire in Wednesbury, killing John Edwards. The motive remains unknown as the murder trial continues.
Birmingham Mum-of-12 Fugitive Hunt Continues
Ellen Sweeney, 41, is still at large after her husband and teenage son were jailed for a violent disorder in Birmingham's Gay Village, described as one of the city's worst fights.
Sheffield Armed Police Response After Group Seen with Weapons
A significant police operation unfolded in Sheffield's Page Hall after a group was seen walking armed. Multiple injuries reported and arrests made following the incident.
Police Crackdown Blocks Illegal Sky TV Streaming
A significant police operation has successfully shut down a major illegal streaming platform, blocking millions of UK households from accessing Sky TV content unlawfully.
Aggressive Bulldog Knocks Woman Over in Kidderminster
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after an aggressive American Bulldog-type dog knocked a woman to the ground in Kidderminster.
Tamworth Car Stop: Drug Arrests of Birmingham Woman and Essex Man
A silver Jaguar stopped in Tamworth led to the arrest of a Birmingham woman and an Essex man on suspicion of Class A drug dealing, with drugs found hidden in a red sock.
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