Attempted Murder Arrests in Alum Rock
Three people arrested after reports of fighting in the street in Alum Rock. One man taken to hospital with serious head and body injuries. Police investigation ongoing.
Category : Community Safety
Police Shocked by 54mph E-Scooter Ridden by 13-Year-Old
Staffordshire Police seized an e-scooter ridden by a 13-year-old boy that had a top speed of 54mph, calling it a 'disaster waiting to happen' during a crackdown on illegal vehicles.
Armed police at Erdington Academy over weapon reports
Armed police were called to Erdington Academy on Friday after reports of a group with weapons. Students fled in panic, but no weapons were found and no arrests made.
Man Injured in Street Disagreement, Police Hunt Suspect
A man was injured after a disagreement on Cherrywood Road in Bordesley Green. West Midlands Police are investigating and searching for the suspect.
Racially Aggravated Harassment Probe After Supermarket Incident
West Midlands Police are investigating an alleged racially aggravated harassment incident at a supermarket in Brierley Hill after a staff member was racially abused during an attempted theft.
Wanted Person on Recall to Prison Found in Birmingham
A wanted person on recall to prison has been found in Birmingham. The individual was located by police and taken back into custody.
Police Urge Immediate Contact If This Happens on Night Out
Birmingham police warn nightlife-goers to contact them immediately if they experience a specific incident, citing safety concerns and urging vigilance.
M6 Closed Near Sutton Coldfield Over Welfare Concern
All lanes were closed on the M6 near Sutton Coldfield due to a welfare concern for a woman. Traffic delays and emergency services attended the scene.
Blue Badge Crackdown: 900 Drivers Caught in Midlands
Nottingham City Council's Blue Badge crackdown in the Midlands has caught 900 drivers misusing permits, with 132 PCNs issued for parking in disabled bays without a valid badge.
Wolverhampton Club Oxygene Faces Probe After Stabbing
West Midlands Police has lost confidence in Wolverhampton club Oxygene after a stabbing and a chaotic under-18s event with 400 youths. Licence review set for June 11.
Masseur on Trial for Assaulting Women in Massage Sessions
Birmingham masseur Marcelo Oliveira, 47, faces trial for allegedly sexually assaulting three women during massage sessions at his home and clinics in Liverpool and Knightsbridge.
Shropshire and South Staffs Among Safest in England
A new study reveals the safest places in the West Midlands, with Shropshire ranking 254th nationally for violent crime, followed by South Staffordshire, Lichfield, and others.
Detective died from burn injuries in parked car inquest
Det Con Tayyab Malik, 35, died from thermal burn injuries in the back of a car in Billesley. An inquest found he doused himself with flammable liquid and ignited it on Billesley Common.
Shirley residents demand crossing at park entrance
Residents near Shirley Park call for a pedestrian crossing after years of safety concerns, near misses, and a serious accident. Solihull Council urged to act.
Tanni Grey-Thompson Asked 'Have You Tried Walking' After Wheelchair Lost
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson revealed in the House of Lords that an airline asked if she had tried walking when her wheelchair vanished on a flight to Birmingham.
Yardley Man Sought for Three Years After Assault Charge
Daniel Byrne, 39, from Yardley, has been on the run for over three years after being charged with serious assault. He failed to appear in court and remains on West Midlands Police's most wanted list.
Police Hunt Wednesbury Rape Suspect on the Run for Year
Simon Christou, 42, wanted for alleged rape in Wednesbury, has evaded capture for nearly a year. Police urge public to call 999 if seen, not approach.
Wellington Road Crime Stats Reveal Birmingham Safety
New crime statistics for Wellington Road in Birmingham show changes in reported incidents, highlighting safety trends and police response.
Attacker Dyed Hair to Evade Police, Jailed for Stabbing
Joshua Moore, 21, kicked a woman in the face and stabbed a man multiple times. He fled the county and dyed his hair black but was caught and jailed for five years.
Four Fire Crews Battle Birmingham House Fire
West Midlands Fire Service deployed four crews to a house fire in Birmingham. The blaze broke out in a two-storey property, with firefighters using breathing apparatus and hose reels to tackle the flames.
Youths Kill Ducks and Goose with Catapults on Canal
Three youths used catapults and metal ball bearings to kill two ducks and a goose along a Kidderminster canal. Police have seized the weapons and launched an investigation.
Fire Dog Sniffs Out Arson on Birthday
Celebrate the special birthday of West Midlands Fire Dog, a four-legged hero trained to sniff out arson and protect the community.
Suspected drug dealer charged with human exploitation
Lewis Read, 23, faces charges of supplying heroin and crack cocaine, and arranging travel for exploitation, as part of a County Lines investigation across three cities.
Samurai Sword Found in Man's Waistband in Wolverhampton
West Midlands Police seized a samurai sword from a man in Wolverhampton after spotting a group acting suspiciously. The weapon was hidden in his waistband.
Dangerous driver jailed after ramming police car
Bilal Dawlatzai, 25, deliberately drove his Vauxhall Astra into a marked police car, injuring two officers. He was jailed for 20 months.
Double Stabbing in Staffordshire Town Sparks Arrests
Two men have been arrested after a double stabbing in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Police are searching for a third suspect who fled the scene.
Teen Critical, Two Injured After BMW Hits Pedestrians in Linby
An 18-year-old is in critical condition and two others seriously injured after being struck by a BMW on Linby Lane, Nottinghamshire. A 23-year-old man is in custody.
Midlands Street Sealed Off After Weapons Fight
Police urge public to avoid The Strand in Longton after reports of a large fight with men armed with metal bars and baseball bats. Emergency services at scene.
Two Charged Over Smethwick Stabbing Disorder
Two more men have been charged in connection with a disorder in Smethwick that left two men with stab wounds. Police urge public not to share footage.
Birmingham Bin Strike Could Have Ended Months Ago
Lord Brendan Barber, who helped broker a deal to end Birmingham's bin strike, urges the new council to approve the agreement, saying the dispute could have been resolved earlier.
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