17-year-old charged after gun found on Smethwick high street
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police recovered a 'viable' firearm and ammunition on a busy Smethwick high street. He is due to appear in court.
Category : Community Safety
Murder Trial Opens for Kings Heath Street Attack
The trial begins for two men accused of murdering Craig 'Yankee' Dean in Kings Heath. Follow the latest court updates from Birmingham Crown Court.
Great-grandad dies weeks after Tamworth crash
Leonard Hobrow, 88, died in hospital three weeks after a two-car collision near a Tamworth roundabout. Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Motorbikes stolen from Grinch-themed Christmas display
Thieves caused £10k damage stealing motorbikes from a family garage's Christmas display near Wolverhampton. A £1,000 reward is offered. Police are investigating.
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CCTV Appeal After Courier Fraud Victims Tricked
West Midlands Police release CCTV images after victims in Birmingham, Coventry and Sandwell were tricked into handing over cash and bank cards in courier frauds. Can you help?
E-bike rider jailed for breaking officer's shoulder
Jerome Gibson sentenced to 3 years 8 months after shoulder-barging a Nottinghamshire Police officer, causing serious injury. Read the full story of the manhunt and arrest.
Police Appeal After Birmingham City Centre Sex Attack
West Midlands Police release an image of a man they need to speak to regarding a sexual assault in Birmingham city centre. The incident occurred on Holloway Circus ramp in October.
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 10-Year-Old in Solihull
West Midlands Police urgently seek public help to find Zafinya, 10, missing from Solihull since lunchtime. Temperatures are set to plummet below zero. Call 999 if seen.
Police fear man entered River Avon after belongings found
West Mercia Police launch search after a man's mobility trolley, walking stick and jacket were found covered in frost by the River Avon in Pershore. Officers believe he may have entered the water.
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Police warning after burglary and car crime spike in Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands Police report a concerning increase in break-ins and vehicle thefts in Sutton Coldfield. Officers are stepping up patrols and urging residents to secure properties and protect keyless cars.
WMP Could Lose 80 Officers in 2026 Funding Crisis
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall. Commissioner Simon Foster calls it 'unacceptable' and warns of a blow to community safety. Read the full story.
Human remains in Hull tent identified by police
Humberside Police confirm identity of man found in tent on Melwood Grove, Hull. Death not treated as suspicious. Officers continue to appeal for information.
Man dies after collapsing during police detention in Bootle
A 59-year-old man has died after collapsing while being detained by Merseyside Police on Southport Road, Bootle. The incident has been referred to the IOPC.
Lock-breaking burglars target Redditch homes
West Mercia Police issue alert after homes in Kenneth Vincent Close and Dark Lane, Astwood Bank, are targeted by burglars using force to break locks. Officers appeal for witnesses.
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Children spotted on frozen Blackroot Pool in Sutton Park
Shock as children seen venturing onto frozen Blackroot Pool in Sutton Park, Birmingham, with a bike. Fire service issues urgent warning after similar tragedies.
Birmingham rental scam: Police hunt deposit thief
West Midlands Police appeal for help to find a man after a woman was allegedly duped out of a property deposit in Birmingham. Call 101 with info.
Secret Minutes Show Home Secretary Knew of Fan Ban
Exclusive documents reveal how police and council chiefs pressed on with a ban they knew would be seen as antisemitic. Read the full timeline of events.
Lock-breaking burglars target Worcestershire village homes
Police warn residents after two break-in attempts in Astwood Bank and Redditch. Intruders used force to break locks, targeting vehicles. Call 101 with information.
Four in court after Walsall store assault
Four individuals, including a teenager, face charges after a staff member was assaulted and windows smashed at a Walsall store. Read the latest court details.
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Bomb alert in Birmingham after boxes found
Army bomb disposal experts were scrambled to a Birmingham property after boxes labelled 'ammunition' were discovered. The cordon has now been lifted. Read the latest updates.
Man charged over Tipton burglary and dangerous driving
A man faces multiple charges after a burglary in Tipton where shutter doors were rammed and cable stolen. He was arrested following a dangerous police pursuit. Read the full details.
Birmingham's £41m Police Funding Crisis & Ride Safety Failings
West Midlands Police faces a £41m shortfall threatening 80 officers, as the City Star Flyer operator gets more time to fix safety faults. Plus, Jay Rayner's food review and your cultural guide.
Six drivers leave cars running unattended in Bilston
Police in Bilston warn motorists after finding six vehicles left running and unattended on a cold morning. Leaving your car could void insurance and invite thieves.
Luxury car thefts target peaceful Staffordshire villages
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries and luxury car thefts in affluent areas like the Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure homes and vehicles.
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Mum's terror after car set ablaze outside home in Coatbridge
A young mother in Coatbridge is living in fear after a targeted arson attack destroyed her car and spread to her home while she and her six-year-old son slept inside. Police are investigating.
Police hunt duo after West Bromwich cash theft
Police release CCTV images after a large amount of cash was stolen from a shopper's handbag in West Bromwich town centre. Can you help identify these two?
Driver arrested for 'donut' at Cannock leisure centre
A motorist was arrested after performing dangerous stunts at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre. A roadside drug test proved positive for cannabis. Read the full story.
Dudley man jailed for sharing child abuse images
Rafattullah Rustayee, 25, has been imprisoned for 28 months for making and distributing sickening indecent images of children as young as three. Read the full court report.
Shootings halved in West Midlands as police release footage
Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage shows police's relentless fight against gun crime in Birmingham as shootings drop by half. See the dramatic raids and arrests.
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Inquest date set in Hanley flat death murder probe
A coroner's inquest into the death of Stephen Lovatt, found unresponsive in a Stoke-on-Trent flat, will open on January 6. A man has been charged with murder.
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