Crime

Friday, March 27, 2026 birmingham samurai sword offensiveweapon arrest conditionaldischarge court legal possession crime

A Birmingham father, Balbir Mahay, has been issued a 12-month conditional discharge after being found in possession of a samurai sword in his bedroom. The 57-year-old’s weapon was discovered during a police search at … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 assault rape sexwork birmingham violence addiction misogyny crime justice trauma

A terrifying ordeal unfolded on a May night in Birmingham when Simon Tang, a 56-year-old married businessman, violently attacked a sex worker after agreeing to a £20 transaction. What started as a routine encounter quickly … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 crime rape trial sentencing violence prostitution deception doublelife justice criminal

Simon Tang, a 56-year-old businessman, has been sentenced to nearly ten years in prison for the brutal rape of a prostitute, an attack that involved striking her with a baseball bat. The case, heard at Birmingham Crown Court, … Read More

Monday, March 23, 2026 anderson westmidlands attemptedmurder coldcase missingsuspect manhunt crime coventry policeinvestigation justice

For West Midlands detectives, the case of Luke Anderson stands as an unwelcome milestone in their pursuit of justice. Back in March 2001, the then 19-year-old was identified as the prime suspect in a brutal attempted murder … Read More

Monday, March 23, 2026 smethwick crime flytipping hmo regeneration parking antisocial highstreet council townplanning

Business owners in Smethwick are struggling with persistent break-ins, parking congestion, and rampant fly-tipping as the town awaits a critical ruling on a proposed house of multiple occupation (HMO) development. The town is … Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2026 murder newborn infanticide lifesentence zaraarsalan harleenbains childabuse crime justice fatalities

Zara Arsalan has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering her two-month-old daughter, Harleen “Bambi” Bains. The case shocked the community as Arsalan initially claimed a completely …

Sunday, March 22, 2026 csspray assault suttonpark crime chemicalweapon victim sentencing publicsafety lawenforcement attack

Bradley Baker, 33, has been sentenced to four years in prison after a series of terrifying attacks in Sutton Park. Baker targeted random strangers, spraying them directly in the face with CS spray, a chemical irritant … Read More

Friday, March 20, 2026 midlands police arrests children crime murder rape juvenile investigation youth

West Midlands Police have recently made a series of arrests involving children as young as 11 years old in connection with serious criminal activities. These include a murder plot and allegations of rape among other serious … Read More

Friday, March 20, 2026 theft jaguar landrover stolen goods handling sentencing rehabilitation employee crime

A Birmingham father narrowly escaped prison following a high-profile investigation into the theft of nearly £337,000 worth of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) parts. Neil Stokes, 48, an employee at JLR’s Solihull plant, was implicated … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 midlands shoplifting crime retail theft violence britishretailconsortium safety deliverydrivers security

Nearly 30 percent of shoppers in the Midlands have witnessed shoplifting, marking the region as one of the worst-hit in the country. Recent data reveals that 29 percent of people in the West Midlands have seen theft in stores … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 csgas assault suttonpark birmingham victims sentencing substancemisuse mentalhealth publicsafety crime

Bradley Baker, 33, a former journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison following a disturbing spree at Sutton Park in Birmingham, where he randomly sprayed strangers with CS gas, leaving victims fearful they might … Read More

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 dvla theft toyota c-hr hybrid security suv tempcover insurance crime

The DVLA has warned that thieves are increasingly targeting popular SUVs, with thefts of Toyota’s hybrid C-HR models rising sharply. Analysis of DVLA data by motoring insurer Tempcover reveals that thefts of the Toyota C-HR … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 fraud scam goldinvestment suttoncoldfield gambling mentalhealth cartel trust sentencing crime

A man from Sutton Coldfield has been sentenced for defrauding an elderly woman out of £136,000 by fabricating stories about investing her money in gold and inventing cartel threats to intimidate her. Steven Porter, aged 43, … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 crime antisocial community dudley drugdealing theft vandalism youth policing housing

Dudley Council is cracking down hard on antisocial behaviour, but residents of Brewery Fields, a housing estate near Dudley town centre, say the problem is far from solved. The area has been plagued by drug activity, … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 westmidlands police mostwanted suspects crime publicappeal westbromwich dudley birmingham law enforcement

West Midlands Police have recently updated their most wanted list, adding several individuals sought in connection with serious offences. Detectives are appealing directly to the public for help in locating these suspects to … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 arson murder fire crime wednesbury investigation trial cctv homicide westmidlands

In an utterly random and devastating attack, a fire-obsessed killer tragically claimed the life of an unsuspecting pensioner asleep in his home. Andrew Gorrell, from Saltney on the English-Welsh border, made a mysterious … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 birmingham attemptedmurder fugitive machete crime justice police stechford sharazali trial

Nearly five years after a brutal machete attack on his wife, Sharaz Ali remains on the run, evading justice. The harrowing assault occurred at their home on Northcote Road, Stechford, Birmingham, in September 2021, when Ali … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 assault digbeth nightclub cctv forum birmingham police investigation witness crime

West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they urgently want to identify following an assault at a Birmingham nightclub. The incident occurred at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, at Forum on Glover … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 dudley crime antisocial safety traders shoplifting police community highstreets westmidlands

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has spoken out amid growing concerns over safety in the town centre, where traders and shoppers face increasing threats from crime and antisocial behaviour. Ms Kumar recently participated in a roundtable … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 safety crime midlands northwarwickshire birmingham commuter rural population towns westmidlands

A recent study has identified North Warwickshire as the safest area in the Midlands, located just a short five-minute drive from the crime-heavy city of Birmingham. This highlights how quickly the environment can change from … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 murder cannabis crime trial leicester drugdealer prison licence assault manslaughter

A drug dealer who was on licence from prison is on trial for the murder of Nila Patel, a 56-year-old mother who died after being stamped in a violent attack, Leicester Crown Court heard. Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, 23, allegedly … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 crime uk birmingham nottingham blackpool deprivation population safety midlands statistics

A newly released national ranking of the most dangerous towns and cities across the UK has shed light on some surprising crime patterns. Notably, Birmingham, often associated with serious gang-related crime, does not appear … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 birmingham assault rape longstaff aston court victim trauma sentencing crime

A 14-year-old schoolgirl in Birmingham endured a horrific assault after being lured into a private property while under the influence of alcohol and cannabis. Rhyce Longstaff, 31, invited the girl and her friends to a house … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 truecrime birmingham forensics police investigation dna bbc crime documentary csi

The acclaimed BBC documentary series, Forensics: The Real CSI, returns tonight with another riveting episode that offers viewers an unprecedented look into the work of West Midlands Police’s forensic teams. Since its debut in … Read More