Judge Calls It a 'Great Shame' to Sentence Knifeman Who Slashed Man's Neck on Broad Street Monday, January 12, 2026 knife assault sentencing broadstreet youthdetention birmingham crime violence court conviction A Birmingham judge expressed regret over sentencing Jake Bishop, a 20-year-old, to youth detention for slashing a man’s neck on Broad Street, describing it as a “great shame.” During the incident, Bishop … Read More
Thug Who Drank Eight Cans of Stella Before Attacking Sister Avoids Jail Sunday, January 4, 2026 violence assault alcohol drinking restrainingorder family crime sentencing wolverhampton recovery William Doyle, 51, has been handed a suspended sentence after violently attacking his sister following a night of heavy drinking. The Wolverhampton man consumed eight to ten cans of Stella lager before hitting his sister over … Read More
Biggest Birmingham Crime Cases of 2025: From 'Assassin' Attempts to Child Abductions Saturday, January 3, 2026 birmingham crime murder kidnapping assault stalking gangviolence childabuse attemptedmurder robbery In 2025, Birmingham experienced an extraordinary year of criminal cases that shocked the community and kept the justice system fully engaged. From violent robberies on dating apps to attempted murder, child abduction, and … Read More
Off-Duty West Midlands Police Officer Dismissed After Assault at Private Club Saturday, January 3, 2026 police assault westmidlands court dismissal misconduct cctv offduty violence professionalism A West Midlands Police officer has been dismissed without notice after assaulting a man at a private members club while off duty. PC Clayton, 41, was recorded on CCTV launching a violent attack that left his victim … Read More
Everything We Know So Far After Man Stabbed to Death on Christmas Day Identified Friday, December 26, 2025 murder stabbing westmidlands police investigation crime christmas victim homicide assault A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Day as a man was fatally stabbed, prompting West Midlands Police to launch a murder investigation. The victim, whose identity has now been confirmed, suffered fatal stab wounds, leading … Read More
Teenagers Sentenced for Brutal Stabbing of 15-Year-Old in Birmingham Park Friday, December 26, 2025 stabbing birmingham teenagers crime sentencing assault violence youth court rehabilitation Three teenagers have been sentenced for the savage stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in a Birmingham park. The attack, which left the victim stabbed eight times, was caught on CCTV from a nearby mosque. The footage shows Ishfaq … Read More