Crime

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 birmingham crime violence safety council knifecrime police community youth enforcement

A heated debate unfolded at a recent Birmingham City Council meeting as Conservative councillors called for a public safety emergency declaration to address rising violent crime, while the Labour administration highlighted … Read More

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 fraud nursing impersonation carehome sentencing investigation identitytheft healthcare crime prison

Ashton Guramatunhu, 46, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for impersonating a registered nurse and unlawfully working in care homes across northeast England for over four years. Using the identity of a genuine nurse, … Read More

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 birmingham tobacco crime gang illegal conviction fraud police revenue investigation

A criminal gang of four has been convicted following the discovery of an illegal tobacco factory valued at over £500,000 in Birmingham. The investigation began in May when officers stopped a vehicle in the Southside area of … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 sexualassault sentencing telford trial justice victimsupport publicsafety crime law abuse

Lee Ward, also known as Lee Thomas, was sentenced to six and a half years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a Telford town centre car park. The incident occurred on February 4, … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 birmingham violence stabbings crime knifecrime police handsworth aston lozells bullring

Birmingham has been shaken by a recent surge in violent stabbings, raising concerns among residents, commuters, and visitors about safety in the city. The tragic murder of Katie Fox, who was fatally stabbed while waiting at a … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 westmidlands mostwanted fugitives police crime arrests investigation attemptedmurder lawenforcement publicappeal

For years, West Midlands Police have been searching for several suspects who remain at large, making them the longest-serving members of the force’s most wanted list. Despite numerous public appeals and thousands of views of … Read More