Crime

Sunday, December 21, 2025 westmidlands police mostwanted crime suspects robbery shoplifting stalking harassment prisonrecall

While many enjoy festive celebrations, a number of suspects remain on the run across the West Midlands, prompting urgent police appeals for assistance. Since November, these wanted individuals have been added to a public … Read More

Saturday, December 20, 2025 traceymertens murder unsolved birmingham cheshire crime investigation drugs coldcase justice

On a frigid Christmas Eve in 1994, the quiet village cemetery was shattered by the agonizing screams of Tracey Mertens, a mother of two, whose badly burned body lay on the steps of Christ Church in Eaton, Cheshire. Despite … Read More

Saturday, December 20, 2025 kent police gps ankletag youth offenders crime rehabilitation vru antisocial

Kent Police have launched an innovative initiative offering young offenders the opportunity to voluntarily wear GPS ankle tags, aiming to curb antisocial behaviour and retail theft. Nicknamed the ‘chav nav’ due to their … Read More

Saturday, December 20, 2025 theft vehicles crime westmidlands police carcrime weather security christmas streetly

Weather forecasts are an essential guide to planning your day — from deciding whether to take a walk, drive somewhere, or bring in the laundry to avoid rain or snow. However, West Midlands Police have highlighted a disturbing … Read More

Thursday, December 18, 2025 tamworth drugs heroin crackcocaine police drugsupply staffordshire conviction operationtarget crime

A determined drug dealer in Tamworth has been sentenced to four years in prison after a failed attempt to evade police. Dennis Lycett, 39, was apprehended in the Amington area on Wednesday, June 4, following a pursuit by … Read More

Thursday, December 18, 2025 crime midlands birmingham violence safety nottingham blackpool middlesbrough offenses ranking

A new national crime severity index has ranked towns and cities across the UK, revealing which areas face the highest levels of serious crime. The rankings use a weighted ‘crime severity score,’ giving greater emphasis to the … Read More

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 murder inquest investigation northampton rhondaanderson coldcase police electrocution crime forensics

A murder investigation has been launched into the death of Rhonda Anderson, whose body was discovered in her bathtub 25 years ago. On July 8, 2000, the 29-year-old woman was found dead at her home in the Briar Hill area of … Read More

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 police drugs firearms crime arrests sandwell westbromwich tipton sentencing pursuit

Two men have been jailed following a police chase that ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs from a stolen vehicle. On May 5, around 10 a.m., officers spotted a suspicious Ford Fiesta on Wood Lane, West … Read More

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 assault ferryhill stab police inquiry hospital durham attack investigation crime

Two men remain hospitalized after a violent incident in Ferryhill, County Durham, where one was stabbed and the other had an unknown substance thrown in his face. The assault occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 teenager arrest rape nightclub investigation police saundersfoot pembrokeshire victim crime

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape that occurred inside a nightclub in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire. The incident reportedly took place just after 3 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, inside the … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 forensics investigation leicester missingperson police crime midlands coldcase poland disappearance

The discovery of human remains in the Midlands has been confirmed as those of Malgorzata Wnuczek, a woman who went missing nearly two decades ago. Malgorzata, a Polish national residing in Leicester, was 27 years old when she … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 malgorzatawnuczek leicester missingperson humanremains forensicidentification policeinvestigation coldcase poland riversoar crime

Human remains uncovered in scrubland near Leicester have been officially identified as Malgorzata Wnuczek, a Polish woman who vanished almost two decades ago. Malgorzata, 27 at the time of her disappearance on May 31, 2006, … Read More

Monday, December 15, 2025 violence attack walsall arrest machetes firearm sentencing cctv crime justice

Gruesome footage captured on CCTV reveals a violent attack where five men were assaulted with machetes, baseball bats, knives, and even a firearm. The victims were inside a car when it was deliberately rammed by two vehicles … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 greetsgreen housing propertyprices westmidlands community inequality crime realestate sandwell localnews

A solitary England flag ripples gently from a lamppost above a quiet car park scattered with discarded nitrous oxide canisters. The calm backstreets of Greets Green on a crisp autumn afternoon reveal little sign of life … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 manslaughter stafford baby crime court neglect assault investigation custody child

A 38-year-old man from Stafford has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a three-month-old baby boy who died in October 2023. The infant was taken to hospital on October 12 but sadly passed away eight days … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 halesowen robbery e-bike scott surron theft westmidlands police crime appeal

An urgent appeal has been launched following the robbery of a 12-year-old boy’s electric bike in Halesowen’s Manor Lane on Monday, November 24. At approximately 3:55 p.m., two men approached the boy and forcibly took his … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 walsall crime antisocial beechdale police tenants enforcement vandalism dispersal partnership

A recent police operation on Walsall’s Beechdale estate has resulted in problem tenants receiving formal warnings amid a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour. West Midlands Police, working closely with Walsall Council and … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 heathrow pepperspray assault airport police arrest investigation injury security crime

The Metropolitan Police have provided a significant update regarding the shocking pepper spray incident at Heathrow Airport earlier today. Officers were called to the airport shortly after 8 a.m. following reports that … Read More

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