Return to 'Britain's Roughest Estate': Two Years On
Two years after being labeled 'Britain's roughest estate,' residents of Walsall's Bakenall ward say crime and anti-social behavior have worsened, pleading for action.
Category : Community Safety
Southend High Street Brawl: 30 Teens with Knives Injure Two
A large-scale fight involving 30 teenagers armed with bottles and knives on Southend High Street has left two with facial slash injuries. A dispersal order is now in place.
Fly-Tipper Fined £1,560 for Dumping Waste in Birmingham
Nelu Marius Putulan pleaded guilty to dumping three bags of rubbish on Crick Lane during the 2024 bin strike. He initially blamed another person, but was fined £1,560.
Woman Considers Quitting Parkrun Over Competitive Behavior
A woman is thinking of quitting parkrun after a competitive group pushed, swore, and shouted, making the event unpleasant and turning it into a 'glorified race'.
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Birmingham Man Fined for Rolling Pin in Parking Dispute
Nikash Sultan, 33, was fined £365 after using a rolling pin to defend his family in a parking dispute. His father and brother were beaten by 10 men in Hodge Hill.
Police Urge Strong Passwords Amid Identity Theft Surge
West Mercia Police warn of rising online security threats and urge residents to use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
Man Threatens Pregnant Worker in Jewellery Quarter Spree
Jeansy Lupini terrorised three Birmingham businesses, threatening a pregnant worker and staff. He was convicted in his absence and awaits sentencing.
Peter Kay Show Evacuated in Birmingham
Peter Kay's stand-up show at Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated after a suspicious bag was found. A 19-year-old man was arrested. Here's the full story.
Peter Kay Show Evacuated at Utilita Arena
Peter Kay's Birmingham show was evacuated after a suspicious bag was found. A 19-year-old man arrested. Venue issues statement.
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Peter Kay Gig Evacuated in Birmingham Over Security Concern
Peter Kay's stand-up show at Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated after 45 minutes due to a 'suspicious bag' found at the venue. Police are investigating.
Armed Police in Edgbaston: No Crime Found
Armed officers and ambulance crews responded to reports of a disorder at Wickets Tower in Edgbaston. After a search, no evidence of criminal activity was found, and no injuries were reported.
Man Charged Under Terrorism Act After Car Bomb Attack
A 66-year-old man has been charged under the Terrorism Act after a car bomb exploded outside Dunmurry Police Station near Belfast, with no injuries reported.
Teen Charged with Murder After Redditch Stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Redditch, West Midlands. The victim, a 41-year-old man, died in hospital.
Teen Charged with Murder of E-Scooter Rider in Redditch
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 41-year-old e-scooter rider was fatally stabbed in Redditch. A second teen is held for perverting justice.
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Armed Police at Edgbaston Tower Block Incident
Armed police and paramedics responded to a serious incident at Wickets Tower in Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday afternoon. Officers with guns were seen outside the residential building near the cricket ground.
Woman Arrested After Stabbing Near Kidderminster School
A woman has been arrested after a man in his 20s was stabbed near Birchen Coppice Primary Academy in Kidderminster. Police say it was a targeted attack.
Couple Appeal After M5 Hit-and-Run Lorry Crash Near Droitwich
A couple is urgently seeking witnesses after a lorry struck their Kia Rio on the M5 near Junction 5 and drove off without stopping, leaving the driver shaken and the car possibly written off.
Teen Guilty of Murdering Mum-of-Three
Kian Bateman, 19, was found guilty of murdering Shelley Davies by deliberately hitting her with his car in Cardiff. He shouted from the dock that he didn't see her.
Masked Knifeman Robs Tamworth Petrol Station
A masked robber armed with a knife threatened staff at a Jet petrol station in Fazeley, Tamworth, fleeing with cash. Police appeal for witnesses.
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Stolen Wheelie Bin Thrown at Police Car in Telford
Two individuals launched a stolen 240-litre wheelie bin at a police car on the A442 in Telford, shattering the windscreen. Both pleaded guilty and received sentences.
Birmingham Teen Stabs Boy in Front of Mother, Avoids Jail
Hayden Pipe, 20, stabbed a 17-year-old in Kingstanding in front of the victim's mother. He avoided jail, receiving a community order for unlawful wounding.
Man Stabbed Near Kidderminster Primary School
A man in his 20s was stabbed near Birchen Coppice Primary Academy in Kidderminster. Police say it was a targeted attack and are searching for the suspect.
Teen Arrested After Zombie Knife Seized in Birmingham
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Handsworth, Birmingham, after police recovered a zombie knife during a patrol. He remains in custody for questioning.
WM Police Boost Patrols After UK Terror Threat Raised to Severe
West Midlands Police has increased officer patrols after the UK terrorist threat level was raised to 'severe', meaning an attack is 'highly likely'. The force urges alertness but not alarm.
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Dramatic Fire Engulfs Wolverhampton Flat
Firefighters battled a blaze at a second-floor flat in Wolverhampton's Deans Road. Several residents received precautionary medical checks, but no serious injuries were reported.
Dad Dies After Hit-and-Run in Birmingham; Family Pleads for Justice
Thomas Brown, 29, died after a hit-and-run crash in Hodge Hill. His family has pleaded for the driver to be found as police continue their investigation.
Woman Dies in Chelmsley Wood Incident
A woman has died after being found in a critical condition under a bridge in Chelmsley Wood early this morning, with police cordoning off the scene.
Teen Charged After Knife Incident in Solihull
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with possession of a bladed article after police responded to reports of youths with knives in Solihull.
Dudley Green Candidate: Potholes Stopped Kids Cycling
Stephen Price, Dudley Green Party co-chair, claims potholes and traffic issues have deterred his children from cycling, calling for better road alternatives.
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LGBT+ Nightclub Fire Accidental: Owner's Painful Reminder
A fire at Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes was accidental, police confirm. Owner Frank McMahon praises staff for safe evacuation, calling it a 'painful reminder'.
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