Violent Birmingham Robber Sentenced to Life After Declaring Himself a 'Risk to the Public' Tuesday, January 13, 2026 robbery violence birmingham knife-crime jail sentencing mental-health burglary offender dangerous Craig Holden, a 43-year-old violent offender from Hall Green, Birmingham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a brutal attack on a 72-year-old man and subsequent criminal acts. Holden, who described himself as a … Read More
Midlands Streamer Devastated After £20,000 Worth of Rare Cards Stolen in Burglary Sunday, January 11, 2026 streamer burglary cards collection theft midlands skcards football collectibles fundraiser sport Sam Hemus, a dedicated card collector and streamer from Netherton in the Midlands, was left deeply upset after burglars broke into his home and stole a box of cards valued at £20,000. Sam’s passion for card collecting began … Read More
Life Inside the UK's Burglary Hotspot: Families in Edgbaston Share Their Stories Sunday, January 4, 2026 edgbaston burglary crime theft families fear jewellery police birmingham security Shattered glass, stolen children’s shoes, and families living in constant fear—this is the harsh reality faced by residents of Edgbaston, Birmingham, the UK’s burglary hotspot. The B15 postcode, covering much of Edgbaston, … Read More
‘I thought we lived in a nice area of Birmingham – now we’re scared and want to leave’ Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham edgbaston burglary crime police homesecurity theft community fear safety A Birmingham mother and her daughter returned from choir practice to find their Edgbaston home shattered by burglars, turning their lives upside down. Once seen as a peaceful neighborhood, their B15 postcode has recently been … Read More
Police Seek Man After Stolen Bank Card Used in Birmingham Shops Tuesday, December 30, 2025 police burglary theft birmingham cctv investigation stolen crime bankcard westmidlands West Midlands Police are appealing for information to identify a man linked to the use of a stolen bank card in Birmingham. The card was reportedly used in multiple shops throughout July, sparking an investigation. To aid … Read More
Shoplifters Caught Singing 'Santa Baby' While Stealing From Family Hardware Store Thursday, December 25, 2025 shoplifting theft cctv hardware worcestershire christmas community police stolen burglary In a bizarre and bold incident at Badham’s Hardware in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, two female shoplifters were filmed on CCTV singing “Santa Baby” as they helped themselves to around £100 worth of … Read More