'How much is an uzi?' – Birmingham Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Attempted Firearms Sales Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham firearms crime police investigation firearmssales sentencing westmidlands prohibitedweapons court A 24-year-old Birmingham man, Delayni Woodcock, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being caught attempting to sell illegal firearms. West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit launched an investigation after … Read More
Two Seriously Injured in Stabbing at Northampton Skate Park Wednesday, February 18, 2026 stabbing northampton skatepark police investigation assault crime witness emergency publicsafety Two individuals have sustained serious injuries following a reported stabbing at the Briar Hill Skate Park in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police responded to emergency calls around 3:45 pm after a dispute led to the … Read More
Armed Robber Posing as Police Officer Attacks Couple in Birmingham Home Raid Wednesday, February 18, 2026 robbery birmingham police crime armed impersonation investigation hallgreen weapon assault A shocking armed robbery occurred in Birmingham when a man, disguised as a police officer, broke into a couple’s home on Shirley Road, Hall Green, demanding money at gunpoint. The incident unfolded on the evening of Friday, … Read More
Paramedic and Recruiter Avoid Jail Over £60k NHS Fraud with Suspended Sentences Tuesday, February 17, 2026 nhs fraud paramedic recruitment suspendedsentence timesheets nhscounterfraudauthority proceedsofcrime dudley investigation A former NHS locum paramedic and a recruitment consultant have each been handed suspended prison sentences after defrauding the NHS of more than £60,000, following an investigation by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA). … Read More
Police Excavations Continue in Midlands Garden Amid Ongoing Murder Investigation Tuesday, February 17, 2026 murder investigation police midlands leicester charges trial disappearance fraud property Leicestershire Police have been using jackhammers to excavate a garden in Broad Avenue, Evington, as part of a continuing investigation into the disappearance and presumed murder of 60-year-old Gary Piatek. Mr. Piatek was … Read More
Gang Hunted After Metal Bar Attack Leaves Man Seriously Injured in Stratford Tuesday, February 17, 2026 stratford assault investigation police metalbars gang injuries community crime patrols A violent attack has left one man seriously injured and the community in Stratford shaken, as police continue their search for a gang responsible for assaulting two men with metal bars. The incident occurred on Bishops Close … Read More