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
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Bennetts Hill Fight in Birmingham City Centre Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham police investigation violence bennettshill cctv crime witnesses westmidlands fight West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for information to identify seven men connected to a fight that left two men injured in Birmingham city centre. The incident began inside a bar on Bennetts Hill during the early … 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
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
The Birmingham Criminals Sentenced in 2025 for Inciting Racial Conflict Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham racism extremism violence terrorism sentencing police protests football hatecrime sport In 2025, Birmingham, known for its rich cultural diversity, found itself at the heart of escalating racial tensions that gripped parts of the UK. A mixture of international conflicts, domestic unrest, and divisive actions … Read More
Birmingham Pub Shut Down After Early Morning Fight Involving Weapons Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham pub violence licensing police investigation closure kingstanding disorder weapons A Birmingham pub on College Road, Kingstanding, has been forced to close after a violent altercation involving at least five men wielding makeshift weapons erupted when the venue should have been closed. The Number 1 Public … Read More