Birmingham Van Chase: Officer Injured, Man Arrested
A 35-year-old man is in custody after a police pursuit in Birmingham. A van driven through red lights collided with vehicles, injuring an officer. Weapons and drugs were seized.
Category : Community Safety
Two Stabbed at Digbeth Venue: Police Appeal
Two men were stabbed at a music event in Digbeth, Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident at Luna Springs. Injuries are not life-threatening.
Four arrested in Birmingham HMO raid over London wounding
Four men were arrested in Birmingham after a car linked to a London wounding incident was spotted. Police raided an HMO in Small Heath, detaining three men in their 20s and one in his 30s.
Birmingham Officer Injured in High-Speed Chase
A police officer was injured after a van driver led officers on a dangerous high-speed chase through Birmingham, ramming multiple vehicles before being arrested.
Double Stabbing at Luna Springs Forces Evacuation
Two men were stabbed at the Cru2 festival in Digbeth, Birmingham, prompting an evacuation. No arrests have been made yet, and police are appealing for witnesses.
Woman fined £600 over 'man with a van' fly-tipping
A Nuneaton woman was fined £600 after hiring an unlicensed waste carrier whose rubbish was dumped in Wishaw. Council warns residents face prosecution even if they didn't personally fly-tip.
Two Men Stabbed at UK Retail Park in Attempted Murder
Two men, aged 38 and 46, were stabbed at Burghmuir Retail Park in Stirling. Police treat it as attempted murder; injuries serious but not life-threatening.
Rise in Flasher Incidents Across West Midlands
West Midlands Police report a 10.3% rise in indecent exposure incidents, with 501 crimes in 2025. Officers urge victims to come forward as investigations continue.
Birmingham's Quietest Streets Revealed for Peaceful Living
Discover Birmingham's quietest neighborhoods with low antisocial behaviour, where residents enjoy peaceful nights. Sutton Coldfield tops the list.
New England Pavement Parking Ban: Drivers Face £70 Fines
New rules ban pavement parking in England, with fines up to £70. Birmingham targets city centre and main roads. Councils apply for powers, creating a postcode lottery.
Dad Seeks Justice After Son's Assault at Dudley Nursery
A father demands answers after his son was assaulted at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, the same nursery where toddler Noah Sibanda tragically died in 2022.
Merry Hill Scam: Fake Cash Refund Probe, Police Seek Women
Police investigate a fake cash refund scam at Merry Hill shopping centre. Two women are sought after forged notes were used to buy an item in Solihull and return it for a refund.
Murder Probe After Manchester Musician Dre Brown Stabbed
Police have launched a murder investigation after Dre Brown, a popular Manchester musician, was fatally stabbed in Moss Side. An 18-year-old has been arrested.
85mph Street Racer's Car Cut Up in Police Training Exercise
A 20-year-old street racer's Seat Ibiza was seized after police caught him speeding at 85mph. The car was destroyed in a fire training exercise following a court order.
Residents Evacuated After Suspicious Items Found in Police Raid
Birmingham residents were ordered to evacuate their homes after suspicious items were found during a police raid in Northfield. The bomb squad declared them safe.
Bomb Squad in Northfield After Suspicious Items Found
Homes evacuated for two hours in Northfield after police discover suspicious items during a raid. Bomb squad declares items safe.
Armed Police and Bomb Squad on Northfield Street After Evacuations
Armed police and bomb squad officers have sealed off Birch Road in Northfield, Birmingham, evacuating residents amid an ongoing incident with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit on scene.
Five Men Hospitalised After Car Hits Group in Arnold
One man is critically injured after a red Vauxhall Astra ploughed into a group in Arnold town centre. Police have identified a suspect and are appealing for witnesses.
West Mercia Police Warns of Courier Fraud Tactics
West Mercia Police issues a warning about courier fraud, where scammers pose as bank officials or police to steal card and PIN details, targeting the elderly.
Mum's Plea for Missing Teen Last Seen in Kings Heath
A heartbroken mother is desperately searching for her 16-year-old daughter Cypress, who vanished in Kings Heath, Birmingham, a week ago. Police are concerned.
Man Arrested After Motorcyclist Dies in Tractor Crash
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist in his 70s died in a collision with a tractor on Horsebridge Road, Minsterley, Shropshire.
Hit-and-Run in Arnold Town Centre Leaves One Critical
A hit-and-run in Arnold's Market Place left several injured, one with life-threatening injuries. Police hunt a white man after a red Vauxhall Astra was abandoned.
Racist Jailed for M42 Closure Demanding Full English Breakfast
Geoffrey Brewer, 53, caused a five-hour M42 closure near Solihull by shouting racist abuse, making Nazi salutes, and demanding a full English breakfast from a bridge.
Shooting suspect Mendez still on run after fleeing UK
Ricardo Mendez, wanted for a 2023 nightclub shooting in Wednesbury, is believed to have fled the country and remains at large nearly three years later.
Knife Crime: 10-Year-Olds Found with Blades in Midlands
New data reveals dozens of children under 12, including 10-year-olds, arrested for knife possession in West Midlands, highlighting a knife crime epidemic among youths.
Elderly e-bike rider pepper-sprayed and robbed in Solihull
Two men on a motorbike attacked a 70-year-old e-bike rider in Solihull, spraying him with pepper spray and stealing his blue Cube electric bike.
Man in Hospital After Suspected Acid Attack Near McDonald's
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after a suspected acid attack outside a McDonald's in Ashton town centre. Two suspects have been arrested.
Two Arrested After Shots Fired in Solihull
A man and a teenager were arrested after shots from a suspected pellet gun were fired at people in Solihull. No injuries were reported, but police described it as a distressing experience.
Shoplifter Jailed for Stealing Entire Mini Egg Display
A brazen shoplifter who stole an entire display of Mini Eggs from a Tesco during a three-week spree has been jailed for four months, causing £4,000 in losses.
Protests in Tenerife Over Hantavirus Ship
Angry protesters in Tenerife demonstrate against the arrival of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, fearing virus spread and demanding safety guarantees.
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