Police Shocked by Driverless Van in Staffordshire
Staffordshire Police officers were left astonished when they stopped a van that had bounced off a kerb, only to find both occupants sitting in the passenger seats with no driver in sight.
Category : Community Safety
Ipswich Teen Chased by Men After Refusing Car Entry
A teenage girl was left shaken after being chased by two men in Ipswich who attempted to lure her into a car in broad daylight. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham's 'Ace Line' Gang Exposed After Murder
The notorious 'Ace Line' drug operation in Birmingham faces scrutiny after two suppliers murdered a customer. The case highlights the brutal reality of county lines networks plaguing the city.
Birmingham's Most Peaceful Low-Crime Areas
Analysis of West Midlands Police data identifies Birmingham neighbourhoods with minimal antisocial behaviour, including Sutton Coldfield, Hall Green, Oscott and Nechells.
Birmingham Gran Told 'You Need to Stop' After Breaching Ban
A 66-year-old grandmother with over 150 offences has been warned to stop after being caught at Primark while banned from Birmingham city centre, with the court deferring sentence.
Drunk Women Push Man onto Train Tracks at Birmingham Station
Two intoxicated women admitted assault after shoving a man onto live railway tracks and breaking his girlfriend's teeth during an unprovoked attack at Birmingham New Street Station.
Police Sergeant's 'Vile' Comments Led to Gross Misconduct Finding
A former West Midlands Police sergeant made sexually explicit and discriminatory remarks to junior female colleagues, creating a hostile work environment. An accelerated misconduct hearing determined his actions amounted to gross misconduct.
CCTV Released After Sexual Assault on Teenage Girl in Darlaston
West Midlands Police have issued an appeal and released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to regarding a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Darlaston on New Year's Eve.
Police Statement on Moseley Flag Removal
West Midlands Police have issued a detailed statement clarifying their supportive role in the removal of unauthorised flags from lampposts in Moseley, Birmingham.
Man Charged with Attempted Rape After Tipton Canal Assault
A 37-year-old Tipton man has been charged with sexual assault and attempted rape after a teenage girl was attacked near a canal in the Black Country.
Murder Trial Hears Texts After Acid Attack
A court hears how a woman texted her mother about being unable to stop being sick after her ex-husband was attacked with sulphuric acid in Plymouth, leading to his death ten weeks later.
Urgent Appeal for Missing Stoke Girls on E-Scooter
Staffordshire Police have issued an urgent appeal to find two missing girls from Stoke-on-Trent, aged 9 and 12, who were last seen riding an e-scooter together on Friday afternoon.
Paedophile Jailed for Refusing Phone Password in Coventry
Stanley Heames, a convicted sexual predator from Coventry, has been sentenced to two years in prison for refusing to provide police with his mobile phone passcode during a child abuse investigation.
Paedophile Jailed for Drugging Boys at Christian Camp
Jon Ruben, 76, receives a 23-year sentence for drugging and assaulting young boys at Stathern Lodge camp using sedatives hidden in sweets, betraying his position of trust.
Joe Lycett Stalker Guilty After Death Threats in Birmingham
Sam Egerton convicted of stalking Birmingham comedian Joe Lycett, sending abusive messages for over four months and threatening his life. Details from Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Antisocial Behaviour Crisis Hits Posh Midlands City Lichfield
Lichfield, a Staffordshire city celebrated as one of England's best places to live, is confronting a surge in antisocial behaviour involving youths, prompting police to implement a dispersal order.
Boy, 5, Calls Police on Mum Asleep in Car After Drinking
A Birmingham mother has been sentenced after her five-year-old son called police when she fell unconscious in a car following alcohol consumption.
Ali Durrani Missing: Birmingham Police Appeal After Year
Ali Durrani vanished from Selly Oak, Birmingham, in February 2025. Police and his parents appeal for information as the search enters its second year.
Man Guilty of Murdering Girl, 9, Seen on CCTV
Deividas Skebas has been found guilty of murdering Lilia Valutyte in Boston. CCTV footage shows him observing the child before the fatal stabbing in July 2022.
Stolen Cars Found in Black Country Lock-Up
Police have recovered six stolen vehicles from across the West Midlands after tracing a car to a Willenhall unit where they were being dismantled for parts.
Teen Charged with Murder of Student Near University
An 18-year-old has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old cybersecurity student near De Montfort University in Leicester.
Tamworth Pervert Jailed After 'No Comment' Interview
Martin Bordoli from Amington in Tamworth has been sentenced to over six years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl, despite initially refusing to comment during police questioning.
Council and Police to Remove Unauthorised Flags in Moseley
Birmingham Council and West Midlands Police are taking urgent action to remove flags put up without permission in Moseley village, following reports of confrontations and community division.
Camp Leader Jailed for Drugging and Abusing Boys
Jon Ruben, a former vet and summer camp leader, has been sentenced to over 23 years for drugging boys with sweets and committing horrific sexual assaults in Leicestershire.
Rapist Jailed 23 Years for Horrific 5-Hour Assault
Bo Yang has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for a prolonged attack involving rape, beating with a metal bar, and using facial recognition to steal money from his victim.
Murderer Admits Guilt Over Boxer and MMA Fighter's Death
Kai Pennell pleads guilty to murdering Duane Keen, a gifted boxer and mixed martial arts competitor, in a property in Wales. The defendant also admitted criminal damage charges.
Birmingham Supermarket Worker Stabbed: Police Issue Image
West Midlands Police urgently seek Reece Allen after a Heron Foods employee was seriously injured in a stabbing during a robbery in Shard End, Birmingham.
Violent Shoplifter Jailed for Assaults in West Bromwich
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for shoplifting offences and violent assaults on a security guard and police officers in West Bromwich.
Wolverhampton Shop Fined £16k for Illicit Tobacco
Easy Mini Market Ltd in Wolverhampton faces a £16,393.66 court bill after Trading Standards found thousands of hidden illicit cigarettes, tobacco, and vapes for a second time.
'Nightmare on Elm Street' T-Shirt Found in Arson Probe
A jury hears how police found a horror film top days after a wheelie bin blaze killed an 82-year-old man in Wednesbury. The defendant denies murder but admits manslaughter.
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