Ajwa Exotics food shop on Gooch Street, Highgate, was destroyed in a deliberate fire early on September 22. Owner Irfan Ali says he has 'no idea' who is responsible. Police are investigating as arson and appeal for information.
Operation Advance brings extra police to Dudley today (September 23) to tackle crime, antisocial behaviour, and road safety, with arrests already made.
Warren Bullock, 61, of Lower Penn, charged with child sexual offences following a police investigation. He is bailed ahead of a court appearance on October 16.
Philip Baker, 61, was jailed for eight years after his defective tractor caused the death of motorcyclist Dr Steven Lee, 26, on the A40 near Ross on Wye.
Marcus Harris, 24, jailed six years at Birmingham Crown Court for attempting to arrange child rape after messaging an undercover officer posing as a mum.
A West Midlands Police officer injured in a motorcycle crash blames loose stones from potholes and is taking legal action against Nottinghamshire County Council after it declined his compensation claim.
Eight members of a West Midlands drugs gang have been jailed for flooding Birmingham and the Black Country with 18.5kg of heroin and cocaine over two years.
Najib Ahmadzai, director of Zain Mini Market in Washwood Heath Road, pleaded not guilty to 11 charges at Birmingham Magistrates Court on September 10.
Two men, aged 35 and 44, were arrested in Telford on suspicion of causing alarm or distress after reports of suspicious approaches to girls in Sutton Hill on September 20.
Nicholas Brandram, 44, arrested over the Putney Bridge jogger attack, was found dead at his Chiswick home on 15 September after missing a family meal, an inquest heard.
Matthew Flint, 37, wanted in stalking probe, has links to Rednal, Birmingham and Coleshill. Police urge public to report sightings.
Kevin Johnson, 38, of Birmingham, has been charged with murdering Stuart Nash, who died in Shustoke Road, Solihull, on September 19. Johnson appeared in court and was remanded.
Nine people were arrested after a protest outside the UAV Engines factory in Shenstone, Staffordshire, on Monday September 22. Police attended Lynn Lane at 6.40am.
West Mercia Police are searching for Mark Hewitt, 45, wanted on recall to prison, with links to Stourbridge, Malvern, and Ledbury. Public help sought.
Devante Hussey Brown, 23, of Castle Vale, received a 21-month suspended sentence for repeatedly punching David Wright with a kitchen knife, causing three puncture wounds, after family support and mental health issues were cited.
Four gang members jailed after NCA and Border Force seized 460kg of cannabis worth £13.8m at Birmingham Airport, with seven more due to be sentenced in October.
Robert Maxfield, 48, absconded from HMP Sudbury and has links to Birmingham and Dudley. Police urge public not to approach him.
Two men were injured in a group assault at a Tamworth bar on Church Street. Police are appealing for information after the 1am attack on September 19.
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car on Pershore Road, Edgbaston, at 2.15pm on Monday, September 21. Emergency services closed multiple roads and diverted buses.
Two cars were seized by Staffordshire Police after allegedly racing on the A34 in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Officers warn antisocial drivers will be dealt with robustly.
A 29-year-old man who gave his partner a swollen and black eye with a single punch during a hotel argument over money has been handed a 15-month community order.
Stephen Davies, 46, avoided a driving ban despite showing 'obvious signs of intoxication' after police stopped him pushing a Yamaha motorbike in Bloxwich. He received 10 penalty points and a £623 fine.
Five men were arrested for offences including sexual assault during the Wolves vs West Brom derby. Police used dispersal powers in Wolverhampton as the teams met for the first league clash in over five years.
A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing on Stoney Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, on Saturday night. Police arrested an 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder. Both remain in custody.
A man in his 40s died after a disorder on Shustoke Road in Solihull. A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 35-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Jinder Dhariwal, 58, kicked two officers at West Bromwich Police Station after being told her case would not be reopened. She was ordered to pay £120 compensation.
Brian Smith, 27, destroyed safety glass at Leamore Wines in Pelsall after believing he was short-changed. He pleaded guilty and must pay £500 compensation.
Ali Balhad, 33, charged after bus allegedly stolen in Telford and driver assaulted. Armed police deployed to Court Street, Madeley. Remanded in custody.
A bus driver was assaulted and ejected from his vehicle in Madeley, Telford, before the bus hit several cars. A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving.
Natasha Thorp, 21, was killed in Sutton Coldfield by Saleh Hassan, 20, who was jailed for nine years and four months.